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PaleMelanesian · 05-19-2009, 11:00 AM

With my short gears, I shift into 2nd really early - 3 mph or so. If I'm starting on a downhill I'll just start in 2nd gear. It's all in the name of keeping rpm low.

05-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 433 Times in 283 Posts	With my short gears, I shift into 2nd really early - 3 mph or so. If I'm starting on a downhill I'll just start in 2nd gear. It's all in the name of keeping rpm low. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles