Revs and consumption
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Revs and consumption
I drive the car very smooth and usually keep the revs at max 3K, 3.2K and shift.
This week I shifted at higher rev for a funnier drive. I did not notice an increase in fuel consumption.
I understand all the variables involved in fuel consumption, but anyone ever bothered to find optimum revs?
This week I shifted at higher rev for a funnier drive. I did not notice an increase in fuel consumption.
I understand all the variables involved in fuel consumption, but anyone ever bothered to find optimum revs?
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Second house on the left
In theory, an un-throttled engine is most efficient.
So, full throttle acceleration followed by engine-off coasting would yield the best MPG. (This is how NASCAR racers and drivers in the 1936 - 1968 Mobil Economy Run operated their cars when trying to achieve top MPG.)
I just hope that you are not in front of me on my normal weekday commute! LOL.
So, full throttle acceleration followed by engine-off coasting would yield the best MPG. (This is how NASCAR racers and drivers in the 1936 - 1968 Mobil Economy Run operated their cars when trying to achieve top MPG.)
I just hope that you are not in front of me on my normal weekday commute! LOL.
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