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ShinerBock
Explorer
Oct 20, 2020

Why diesels are most efficient around 1,800 rpm

Finally got more of an answer to why all diesels are most efficient around 1,800 rpm. In comparison to what I thought, it has more to do with how diesel burns than other things like compression ratio...
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BobsYourUncle
Nomad
Oct 20, 2020
The solution is very simple:

Just do like we used to do with our cars in the early 70's.

Jack the back end up with big shackles so it is way up in the air, put on some big fat tires, (Deep Purple Highway Star) and then you are always traveling downhill! Everybody knows you burn less fuel going downhill!

You're welcome... :B:B

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