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Old 06-12-2014, 02:40 PM   #606 (permalink)
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What is FCD?
Fuel Consumption Display. The Honda Insight has an instant MPG display that really helps while driving. It's a bar graph that runs across the bottom (left-right) of the dash display.

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I do think the higher rpms would reduce mpg, though that's a secondary consideration to keeping cooling in range.
Agreed. Phil touched on BSFC in his comments above.

I am finding that I can get better MPG even on a 1 degree grade hill, by running in forth at a slightly slower speed, than fifth at a slightly higher speed. Sometimes I'll try each just to see for sure.

Jim.
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