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Turtle_n_Peeps
Explorer
Sep 28, 2016

Mistaken ideas about how a diesel engine works

I've seen a lot of grumbling as of late about the power output of new diesel engines. These same people complain and ask why the manufactures have to run the power up so much and why don't they work...
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deltabravo
Nomad
Oct 01, 2016
I agree with the OP.

I ran the same route over 100 times doing RV transport between Spokane to Pendleton and back with my 06 LBZ. I played with my speed a lot. Slowing down helped my profit margin. I could easily get 22.5 mpg running empty at about 60 mph.

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