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Old 04-18-2007, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ANXIOUZ
Can you even accelerate in 6th below 2k RPMs?
I can...dunno about you guys.. but I've been as low as 600rpm and was able to accelerate back up from it. Not going to break any aceleration records doing it..but it slowly pulls back up into the rpm band.
Old 04-18-2007, 12:21 PM
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I can't, no 6th gear.
Old 04-18-2007, 04:55 PM
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Gas is $3.54 where I live. I go from 1st to 6th sometimes
Old 04-18-2007, 05:01 PM
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can't use 6th in the city, these soccer moms in minivans will get you off the road.
Old 04-18-2007, 07:35 PM
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I don't even use it on the highways.
Old 04-19-2007, 08:19 PM
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I don't even use it on the highways.
Old 04-19-2007, 11:51 PM
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Why would you be wanna be so far out on the weak side of the power band.
Old 04-20-2007, 12:11 AM
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its not really about the powerband, but i guess its just a matter of preference. the way i see it, the higher gear yields better gas mileage, lower oil consumption, and less strain on the engine. the oil pressure drops after selecting a higher gear, so im guessing this means less oil is being burned?
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I never shift out of first gear because I'm too cool for anything less... I love everyone hearing my exhaust and my engine rev real high... makes me look mad cool yo... don't be a sissy... your engine should live at redline or you're not a real man.
Old 04-20-2007, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Cloud
Why would you be wanna be so far out on the weak side of the power band.
Mileage..and at anything over 40mph I can pass cars in 6th gear with out major effort..just takes longer than if I switched down to 2nd.

6th gear - for the casual driving experience.
Old 04-22-2007, 01:03 PM
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I think that driving under 2000 rpm is bad for the motor because of the deposits that will build up over time in the intake and valves.

I run 1st to 5000
2nd 3000
3rd 3000
then if im not at speed limit i shift to 4th or 5th
6th is for interstate 70+

btw i still avg 20mpg
Old 04-22-2007, 01:06 PM
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If city traffic is 70 MPH----Yes I have
Old 04-22-2007, 01:20 PM
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When in doubt, read your owners manual.
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Originally Posted by insomniaxvi
Simple answer, yes. I'm sure someone else on the forums will ellaborate.
well?
Old 04-22-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by roast
When in doubt, read your owners manual.
When in doubt, trust the seat of your pants. If you know your machine, it will tell you more than the Tach
Old 04-22-2007, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
When in doubt, trust the seat of your pants. If you know your machine, it will tell you more than the Tach
My machine tells me more than you could ever imagine.
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Originally Posted by roast
6th gear in the city? All the time. Anything over about 35mph is fine for 6th gear, so long as you aren't trying to climb hills or accelerate hard.
+1
Old 04-23-2007, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by theaxe1149
I think that driving under 2000 rpm is bad for the motor because of the deposits that will build up over time in the intake and valves.

I run 1st to 5000
2nd 3000
3rd 3000
then if im not at speed limit i shift to 4th or 5th
6th is for interstate 70+

btw i still avg 20mpg
Trust me with how I drive the rest of the time I'm not in 6th more than makes up for it.
Old 04-23-2007, 08:49 AM
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At 35-40 mph I shift into 6th, unless I have a decent hill to go up. This car gets above 30 mpg when you are doing 40 mph or so in 6th gear.
Old 04-23-2007, 10:07 AM
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i never go below 2000rpm, so 5th; yes, 6th; no
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