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dcb · 06-18-2008, 09:31 AM

lower rpm is good from an internal friction and lower stress point of view, but if it is run too low where the engine is bucking then that isn't so good

I don't think hypermilers lug their engines.

06-18-2008, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
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