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      12-15-2011, 09:12 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Ateam View Post
...and when there is no acceleration there is no such thing as "bogging" an engine down.
That's not true at all. Bogging will be a direct effect of the load on the engine, which in turn is dictated by a number of factors including road surface, road condition, elevation change, etc.

If you disbelieve, put the car in a gear that yields very low engine RPM, set your cruise, and drive up a freeway onramp. The car will apply plenty of throttle, yet there will be no change in speed (no acceleration). Now, if you chosen a low enough RPM, prepare to experience *major* bogging.

That's one quick example off the top of my head. There are others that will give a similar experience.
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