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Old 06-08-2011, 09:10 AM   #14 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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That's true. Those gear shifts are for acceleration. I exclusively drive pulse & glide so that's all I'm ever doing. If you're willing to do the work, it's the most fuel-efficient way to drive.

For steady speed, use the highest gear that can maintain speed. My car can do that in 5th as low as 25 mph.
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