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Fuel consumption rate vs. RPM

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by doughpat, May 5, 2017.

  1. May 6, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    cliffyk

    cliffyk Well-Known Member

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    Yup that' how aircraft monitor their fuel usage, much more meaningful than mpg...
     
  2. May 6, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    Exracer2

    Exracer2 Well-Known Member

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    Aerodynamic drag increases exponentially with speed. That is where your fuel is going. Above 50mph the increase in drag becomes more and more notable.
     

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