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Originally Posted by KimNTerry
I reduced the speed and downshifted to keep the truck in the power band and keep moving air over the engine. Knowing where the power band is and driving the truck to keep it in the power band makes all the difference on the eco boost.
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This is the key! I rarely see people talk about this. This one of those "Operating the vehicle rather than Driving it" scenarios mentioned by another poster above.
You have to find the RPM range for each gear and stay within that range, even if it means slowly dropping down to 1st gear going 10mph. Even if you're revving the engine more than you like, it is less detrimental than the lugging and knocking.
Years ago, our 5.4 Expedition dragged the toy hauler over Monitor Pass after my bonehead reroute. She was thirsty, slow, singing, and warm but made it over fine because I tried to keep the engine in the power.
I like that TFH channel. Realistic testing of the trucks and honest comparisons/opinions it seems.