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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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