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Re: Shift points 850 ALL

posted by  someone claiming to be Ray Niblett on  Thu Dec 21 09:34 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I try not to let the engine speed drop below 2000 RPM. At

that point I downshift. An exception is 2nd while in

traffic (and, obviously 1st). 2nd can pull from 1500RPM

but the higher gears can not.

5th gear is something I use 65MPH or higher. I have used 5th

at 35 on a slight downhill grade just to see what difference

there is in milage (I have the trip computer with instant

milage). It does make a difference; but, you have to be ready

to shift to 3rd (or 2nd) if you want to accelerate.

For normal (slow) traffic flow I shift when the tac is between

3500 and 4000 RPM.

If she is in too high a gear she is "lugging" the engine and

that is not good for it. My wife also tends to shift to early.

Seems to be in a rush to get to 5th gear (as though it is

required goal any time the car is rolling).





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