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Old 05-18-2010, 09:16 PM   #5 (permalink)
stevet47
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Versa - '08 Nissan Versa SL Hatchback
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
The CVT in my wife's Rogue is probably similar to your Versa.

Accelerate at 14-1600 RPM to your speed, then you can do mini pulse and glides.

Very gradual acceleration to 5 MPH over average, then let it very gradually loose speed to 5 MPH below average. If you have any grades try to maintain speed up the gradual inclines then use the downhill portion to use minimum throttle position to very gradually loose or maintain speed.

Try to keep engine RPM in the range of 1200-2200 RPM.

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Mech
I will have to try the mild pulse and glide, I have noticed how easy it is to keep the engine under 2k rpm with the CVT. As long as I don't hit hills and stay under 60mph I can keep it under 2k rpm without much trouble at all.
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