what gear?
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Originally posted by Destiny2002
To keep the car in the range of 3,000-4,000 RPM while cruising, I use the rule
2nd gear for the 20's, 3rd gear for the 30's... and so on.
To keep the car in the range of 3,000-4,000 RPM while cruising, I use the rule
2nd gear for the 20's, 3rd gear for the 30's... and so on.
About coming to a stop, downshifting correctly will save u unlike wearing parts faster like u think. Also faster stops
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I'm usually in 4th gear at 40 MPH...sometimes 5th, but rarely.
Regarding being in 6th gear at 42 MPH, I'm occasionally around there when traffic slows down on the freeway and I'm too lazy to downshift. The car isn't very powerful at that speed and RPM, but it doesn't bog, either.
Regarding being in 6th gear at 42 MPH, I'm occasionally around there when traffic slows down on the freeway and I'm too lazy to downshift. The car isn't very powerful at that speed and RPM, but it doesn't bog, either.
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I checked the 2002 owner's guide last night, and the following are the recommended shift points during acceleration to maximize fuel economy.
1->2 15mph
2->3 25mph
3->4 40mph
4->5 47mph
5->6 52mph
So, my earlier statement about the ideal shift to 6th @ 42mph was a mental typo.
1->2 15mph
2->3 25mph
3->4 40mph
4->5 47mph
5->6 52mph
So, my earlier statement about the ideal shift to 6th @ 42mph was a mental typo.
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