Glossary / Engine

tachometer

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A tachometer is a tool in the car that shows how fast the engine is spinning. It helps drivers know when to change gears to keep the car running smoothly.

Technical Definition

A tachometer is a gauge that measures the engine's RPM (revolutions per minute). It helps drivers understand how hard the engine is working and when to shift gears for optimal performance.

Hear It Discussed

"Well, Beck and I were just randomly talking about manual transmission cars that don't have tachometers."
FIXED: The One-Year Garage: 1980 Bring a Trailer Podcast 59:27

"Ooh tachometer and trippodometer. Look at that for an additional 50..."
Bastrop’s Heroes & Hot Rides: Inside a 400-Car Main Street Takeover for Veterans In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 24:06

"[1160.5s] never know. I love I love that two of the driver screen views have an actual tachometer, like [1169.7s] there's multiple views you can switch between, which is cool that you can do that...."
2026 Subaru Outback Premium & Touring XT Talking Cars (MP3) 19:20