Using 6th gear?
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If the terrain is relatively flat and I can hold a minimun 75MPH, I'll cruise in 6th. 28MPG+ on a 300 mile trip with a very slight headwind, which is marginally better than my '06 Taurus was on the exact same run.
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We kind of DO have to go back to the optimum rpm thread. If we agree that the car runs best at close to 4,000 rpm, then you will never use 6th gear at normal highway speeds. I never use it now, and I drive to Los Angeles from the Bay Area several times a year.
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
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Here is one of the old threads. Still looking for more
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ht=optimum+RPM
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ht=optimum+RPM
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We kind of DO have to go back to the optimum rpm thread. If we agree that the car runs best at close to 4,000 rpm, then you will never use 6th gear at normal highway speeds. I never use it now, and I drive to Los Angeles from the Bay Area several times a year.
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
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We kind of DO have to go back to the optimum rpm thread. If we agree that the car runs best at close to 4,000 rpm, then you will never use 6th gear at normal highway speeds. I never use it now, and I drive to Los Angeles from the Bay Area several times a year.
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
I'm thinking of having my 6th gear removed...
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ht=optimum+RPM
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Here's the most recent discussion, which refers to the 4K.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/380296-keeping-the-revs-up.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/380296-keeping-the-revs-up.html
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OK, I've got the definitive answer now. Took the yellow car out to the grocery store just now. 4K in 6th didn't really get me ahead of much of anyone. Got a little blip up to 6K in 6th on the way back. So just go regear your transmissions!