Changing gears in your 997 *S for good gas mileage
03-03-2006, 02:24 AM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by jcnesq
1. 3500-4000, usually.
2. 1st or 2nd
3. Generally no - use 6th typically over say 75-80, unless I'm on a long drive and just taking it easy.
(j/k about #2 - I may get into 2nd around 15-25, 3rd 40-50, 4th 50+, 5th when cruising 60-75.
I tend to average around 16mpg overall, combined city/highway. On some long trips mostly highway, I have gotten in the 22-25 range if I'm just cruising.
2. 1st or 2nd
3. Generally no - use 6th typically over say 75-80, unless I'm on a long drive and just taking it easy.
(j/k about #2 - I may get into 2nd around 15-25, 3rd 40-50, 4th 50+, 5th when cruising 60-75.
I tend to average around 16mpg overall, combined city/highway. On some long trips mostly highway, I have gotten in the 22-25 range if I'm just cruising.
I drive like you which explains why I'm getting 15.5 miles per gallon right now.
My best has been 19, and I haven't figured out why anyone would use 6th gear.
03-03-2006, 02:39 AM
#17
Miserable Old Bastard
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Originally Posted by ronmart
...I haven't figured out why anyone would use 6th gear.
