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Originally Posted by fusion210
Thanks for taking the time to do the test. You said that you used third gear when heavy, does that mean you didn't use third gear when you were light?
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I usually use the highest gear possible without lugging the engine. I consider 1600 rpm to be the minimum. I used to use BSFC graphs, but found that in practice a slower turning engine and higher manifold pressure to be better. That is based on experience, and not science. :-)
For day to day driving I use 1st, 3rd, and 5th only.
For my A-B-A test I used 4th also.