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Smile-n-Nod · 06-04-2008, 10:35 AM

Beginner's question:

I have a minivan with automatic. What is the best way to accelerate on level ground to 30 or 40 mph from a standing start? Should I accelerate as slowly as possible and take longer to reach my cruising speed, or should I accelerate quicker and reach my cruising speed sooner?

06-04-2008, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Smile-n-Nod EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Accelerating in a minivan w/ automatic? Beginner's question: I have a minivan with automatic. What is the best way to accelerate on level ground to 30 or 40 mph from a standing start? Should I accelerate as slowly as possible and take longer to reach my cruising speed, or should I accelerate quicker and reach my cruising speed sooner? Last edited by Smile-n-Nod; 06-04-2008 at 11:46 AM..