Posted on 10/27/2022
It is a familiar acronym on every vehicle gauge--RPM. Yet, do we really understand what these three letters really mean when breaking it down? Let's break it down word by word. RPM is the acronym for "revolutions per minute". It's the way we measure at what speed our vehicle's motor is turning. The more RPMs the motor has, translates into increased power. How Do I Mnow My Motor's RPM is Running at the Average? When driving a passenger car at cruising speed 62 mph on a highway, the RPMs should be 1500rpm to 2000rpm. If you have a diesel motor, it should be idling around 750 rpm. Yet, when in 6th gear at 68 miles per hour, the rpm's should be around 2000. Typical petrol using vehicles on the road today get to 6000 rpm when revving out. A Formula One V6 motor revs to 15,000rpm, with high speeds getting up to 217 mph and 1000 horsepower! How RPM Affects Fuel Cost With gas prices at the highest ever, every driver wants to do their part to save fuel c ... read more