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Originally Posted by Father Of Giants
After a few months of hard driving, (at operating temperature) the engine longer has incomplete combustion. No more smoke at cold idle , no more shake either. I have 3 levels of city driving.
Level 3 Basically in the city, when possible I floor it (I stay in the speed limit).
Level 2 Here's an interesting one, I floor into kick down to build boost, but JUST before it kicks down and goes bonkers I let off of it just enough to disengage kickdown but remain at full rack. Essentially nearly full power at higher gears.
Level 3 full rack no kickdown.
I drive normal on the highway. No more babying it, because babying it will kill it.
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Wonder what that type of driving on a regular basis does to your tires, transmission, and brakes, and drive train???
One of the greatest factors affecting the efficiency of a diesel engine, or any engine, is how you drive. By developing good driving habits you can greatly increase your engine efficiency and mileage per gallon.
You should avoid sudden acceleration or braking. Both these things eat fuel. The more smoothly you drive, the less diesel you’ll use. Similarly, driving fast might get you somewhere faster, but you’ll pay for it with a less efficient engine. Find the cruising speed that uses the least fuel and don’t go faster than that.