>I have just gone over to a 2 Litre TD Grand Vitara from a petrol vehicle,
>what I want to know is. If the ideal speed for the best petrol consumption
>is 56 MPH, what is the best speed for a 2 Litre TD to get the best diesel
>consumption.
Try keeping the engine at the speed (RPM) that produces the maximum
torque. For example, my Hummer has max torque at 1700 RPM, so if I
keep it at that RPM in high gear (OD) I, in theory, get teh best
economy.
TheSnoMan - 30 Jan 2006 14:51 GMT
>> I have just gone over to a 2 Litre TD Grand Vitara from a petrol vehicle,
>> what I want to know is. If the ideal speed for the best petrol consumption
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> keep it at that RPM in high gear (OD) I, in theory, get teh best
> economy.
Good advise especially if it occurs at 60 mph or less.

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