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I drove the Altima home last night on the Interstate after meeting up with my brothers for a meal. 70 MPH is 2200 RPM. The highest ratio in the CVT is .50 overdrive.
I always liked a 5 speed with max rev shift points at 30-60-90-120 with a 5th top speed (theoretical) at 150. That means you are at 50% of redline at 75 MPH.
I just like the CVT because at 60 years age, I can't trust my senses like I did a long time ago and comfort and situational awareness are essential for safe driving around here. I hope to push 40 MPG in the Altima when I get the technique perfected. When it went back on the road after being totalled and rebuilt, it had not been on any road for almost a year.
Currently on prescription vicodin for arthritis in the thumb joints and various other aches and pains makes shifting uncomfortable at times. Although the pain is not that bad, when you can't get a decent nights sleep the cumulative effects can be very dangerous.
regards
Mech
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