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Driving RPMs?

Old Jul 5, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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i drive from 3-5k, i cruise from 3-4k... 6th doesnt get used until 55mph

(AP2/stock tire circumference)
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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2500-3000rpm if just cruising around.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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ap1, normal accelration I shift at 4k in lower gears and about 3.5k in higher gears, I try to cruise in the 2.5k-3k range. at 40 I vary between 5th and 6th for cruising depending on the situation
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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At 40MPH I am in 6th gear. I'm always in between the 2K to 3K range for daily driving. I've gotten 26 to 27 MPG consistently like this for the past months. If you're wondering I do enjoy my fair share of VTEC as well.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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3-4k while cruising.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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These engines do not like low RPMS!

The only time it should be below 3,000 rpms is if you are launching normally from a stop or sitting and idling!

The 2.0L motor is at home while still getting good MPG's between 3-4 RPMs and I shift at 4-5K rpms.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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At 40mph Im usually in 4th or 3rd gear. That puts me around 3.5-4k rpms, just in case i have to speed up to avoid danger and such.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Me always 4th gear. Feels perfect and smooth ride
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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[QUOTE=JLUDE,Jul 5 2010, 12:25 PM] These engines do not like low RPMS!
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JLUDE,Jul 5 2010, 02:25 PM
These engines do not like low RPMS!

The only time it should be below 3,000 rpms is if you are launching normally from a stop or sitting and idling!

The 2.0L motor is at home while still getting good MPG's between 3-4 RPMs and I shift at 4-5K rpms.
yup, your driving habits mirror mine. i get 23-24mpg LIFETIME driving it this way. its not a prius nor a high torque diesel
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