INFINITI Features Glossary For Seattle, Tacoma, And Bellevue Washington

Tacoma Drivers: Learn More About Turbochargers
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(Posted on May 12, 2018 at 07:00PM by Reanne Derkson)

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You may have noticed that many vehicles in our luxury lineup â€” such as the 2018 INFINITI QX30 â€” possess turbocharged engines or, colloquially referred to as â€œturboâ€ for short. And if youâ€™re anything like me, you may have assumed that thatâ€™s just a decorative descriptor word added to the nomenclature in order to make the ride sound exceptionally fast.

However, it turns out that a turbocharger is actually a legitimate motor device used to increase an internal combustion unitâ€™s efficiency and energy output.Â

Powered by an exhaust-driven turbine, the turbocharger compresses and forces extra air into the combustion chamber. By squeezing more oxygen into a cylinder, it means that more fuel can also be added. The result is a more significant production of force and dynamic HP. Not bad, right?

So, the next time you see that fancy familiar feature used on a spec sheet, you might be more inclined to take the respective ride for a spin.Â

Want to learn more? Contact our dealership today.

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Kirkland, Drivers: What is RPM and How is it Measured?
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(Posted on May 6, 2018 at 07:00PM by Reanne Derkson)

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More than likely, you have noticed a secondary gauge in your instrument panel, accompanying your speedometer. Often less considered, because nobodyâ€™s ever been handed a ticket for exceeding the RPM limit, the tachometer is used to mark Revolutions Per Minute.

RPM is a measure of rotational frequency, and it is applied to count the number of circles around a fixed axis in a single minute. Specifically, in a vehicle, it tracks how many times the engineâ€™s crankshaft makes a full orbit every 60 seconds.

As you press down on the accelerator pedal, youâ€™ll notice the dial on your tachometer moves as power is generated. However, itâ€™s important to note that the engine doesnâ€™t necessarily produce maximum HP at its peak RPM. In fact, hitting the red zone on your tachometer can often be detrimental to your powertrain â€” especially if youâ€™re operating a manual transmission.

Lucky for you, our upscale cruisers are capable of shifting gracefully to provide the best combination of efficiency and smoothness. Stop by our dealership today to take aÂ new INFINITI for a test drive.

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