Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - been toying with the idea of just using 3rd and 4th gear....

Bicycle Bob · 03-07-2010, 11:02 PM

My dad never got used to 4-speeds. He called 1st gear "creeper" and only used it occasionally. There might be some advantage to skipping 1st if you are not in a hurry, but I'd definitely use 2nd.

03-07-2010, 11:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	My dad never got used to 4-speeds. He called 1st gear "creeper" and only used it occasionally. There might be some advantage to skipping 1st if you are not in a hurry, but I'd definitely use 2nd.