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Old 06-12-2014, 09:22 PM   #22 (permalink)
j12piprius
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higher rpms = higher mpg

By the way, as the rpms increase in the EX in 5th gear at a certain % engine load, the instant mpg likewise keeps increasing, meaning the mpg is higher at a higher rpm. I think the reason is because the EX is most efficient (BSFC?) at 5500 rpm.
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