Tip: Watch Your RPM's

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Watch Your RPM's

Despite common belief speed is not really connected to MPG. The Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) of your car's engine is what really matters.

If your car has a Tachometer watch your RPM's, keeping them low will use less fuel. Depending on the gearing of your transmission is what determines how fast you travel at a certain RPM.
by TikiTantrum on August 08 2008

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