Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 119 / 150

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En los motores diesel cambiaremos de marcha:

With diesel engines, we will change gear:

  • AEntre 1.500 y 2.000 revoluciones por minuto.Between 1,500 and 2,000 revolutions per minute.
  • BEntre 2.000 y 2.500 revoluciones por minuto.Between 2,000 and 2,500 revolutions per minute.
  • CEntre 1.000 y 1.500 revoluciones por minuto.Between 1,000 and 1,500 revolutions per minute.
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  • AEntre 1.500 y 2.000 revoluciones por minuto.Between 1,500 and 2,000 revolutions per minute.
Explanation

Choosing the right gear is one of the key aspects of eco-driving. With diesel engines, the right engine speed for changing gear without fuel consumption shooting up is between 1,500 and 2,000 revolutions per minute. Avoid unnecessary gear changes. You can change up to higher gears without going through all of them.

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