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Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (rtech @ Sep. 22 2004,16:41)]For example, you hear everyone saying that its better to shift early to save gas. Well, when i do that on the Octi and then accelerate normaly to pass a car, I actually consume MORE fuel than I would have if I had it in a lower gear but at a higher RPM. |
I read somewhere that a turbo diesel engine has a flatter torque curve... It's more efficient to shift at the higher revs (actually the highest possible revs).
(I don't recall where *that* excellent explanation and comparison (to a non-turbo) was posted on the web)
mvk