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Originally Posted by Beaver
I like the idea of a diesel in a Toyota MH. I think you're right about torque being the name of the game when you're trying to get 3 tons moving. And I will probably never see 65 mph in it anyway. I just got my new MPGuino hooked up and working and based on what I've seen so far on it, I think it might tell me I'm better off slowing down more and using 3rd gear (with the converter locked up). That would be okay at least sometimes, because I stay on the back roads whenever possible. I'll find out on the next trip, maybe in a couple of weeks. I'd like to try it out sooner, but in the interest of saving fuel I'd better stay on foot bike, or Geo Metro whenever possible. 
Beaver |
If you've got a 4-speed, I'd say you're better off using 4th. As long as you can keep the converter locked you should be do better in 4th.