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Old 15th June 2006, 23:34   #39 (permalink)
nevertouchme
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Default hmmm....

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Originally Posted by lamborghini
Guys,
i had a question to ask diesel car owners.
When is the ideal time to upshift in a diesel car?
Our driver upshifts at 2500 rpm. Is this too much for a diesel car considering the red line is around 4000 - 4500 rpm?
Thanks
I would say from my personal expereince, until de engine is cold; shifting any where btw 2500- 3000 is ok.

when it's already up and running for some time, den 2000 - 2200 depending on your air con...



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