finding right cruising speed for economical gas mileage
We just purchased a used 2008 Winnebago View with 5400 miles. Does anyone know a good speed to travel at to get the most out of the mileage? It is a V-6 diesel motor.
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KD4UPL wrote:
Around here the minimum speed on interstates is 45 but the limit is 70. Are you saying everybody is happy if you poke along at 50 in a 70? I'm pretty sure they're not.
OP, slower is the answer to a point. You need to be at the engine's peak torque RPM while your transmission is in it's top gear. That should theoretically be your best MPG.
This is what I've been taught. That pushes me along at about 63-65 MPH.
