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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 122 / 150

Conduciendo un vehículo de gasolina, ¿a cuántas revoluciones por minuto deberemos cambiar de marcha para ahorrar combustible?

When driving a petrol vehicle, at what engine speed should we change gear to save fuel?

  • AEntre las 3000 y 3500.Between 3,000 and 3,500 rpm.
  • BEntre las 2000 a 2500.Between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm.
  • CEntre las 1500 a 2000.Between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm.
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Correct answer

  • BEntre las 2000 a 2500.Between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm.
Explanation

If we drive a vehicle with a petrol engine, we should change up to a higher gear between 2,000 and 2,500 revolutions per minute to reduce fuel consumption. If the engine is diesel, we change gear between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm.

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