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Diesel Fuel economy.

Hi All,

I have a 2001 E320 CDI Estate, anthough it is good on fuel considering the size of the car, can anyone tell me what is the optium road/engine speed for maximum fuel economy on a long run.

Thanks in advance

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Mr Shvunce
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The "sweet spot" for the Powerstroke is just under 2000 RPM. In my F250 with

3.73 diff that's about 68 MPH. However, I once had to limp it along with a transmission leak from Tampa, FL to Little Rock, ARK and I kept it at about 50 - 55 MPH the whole time and got about 23 MPG. The point is, I believe, to go as slow as you can stand for the best fuel economy, but after 2000 RPM it sarts to fall off a cliff.

Hope this helps.

J

"Mr Shvunce snipped-for-privacy@shvunce.co.uk>" Hi All,

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johnH

Thank you for the INFO.

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Mr Shvunce

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