^^^^I don’t think I’m confused. I’m just asking some questions. If an engine is designed to produce 600 lb ft of torque at 1700 rpm and it is running at 1700 rpm putting out 375 lb ft of torque I think we agree the engine is not lightly loaded. If an engine is designed to produce 1000 lbft of torque and is putting out 375 lbft I would say it is lightly loaded. If an engine is designed for to put out 850 lb ft and is tuned to make 1300 lbft I‘m not sure how to determine how it is loaded? Maybe measure it’s fuel economy? If it’s burning more fuel in 6th than 5th towing 65 mph than it likely indicates it is not lightly loaded.
