[Vwdiesel] Genset RPM and Diesels

[Val Christian]

> 
>   Just a thought on the higher fuel consumption at higher rpm thought. 
> Seems logical however many of the early Rabbits got as good or better 
> mileage with a 4 speed than a 5 speed.  Same as only driving the 5 
> speed in 4th gear.  The difference is generally minimal.  In my personal 
> experience in the 55mph days, I got 45 city and 40 highway with the 
> 4 speed.  That was when I decided I needed a 5 speed.  It stabilized 
> things a tad above 45mpg for the most part but mostly I gained a loss 
> in cabin noise.
>      Loren


On Rabbits, the final ratio of 4th or 5th gears in the respective 
transmissions, are virtually the same.  All the 5 speed did was 
give you a more optimized acceleration.  It took me a while to 
realize this, after noting that the noise, fuel mileage, etc. weren't
really very different.  I understand that the 5 speed is more
prone to failure.

Val