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99CamryPilot · 07-09-2008, 03:17 PM

I have the wonderful benefit of coasting downhill for almost the entire 5 miles to work at 60+mph, however I have some options on the return trip that I wondered if you'd have some insight.

1.) The same road in reverse is a steady 2.2% uphill grade on a 65mph interstate.
2.) A backroad provides flat driving up to the hill and then an 8.5% incline for a shorter distance. Even with the speed limit at 45mph, I can't maintain 30mph if I hold the RPM under 2000. I need 2400 RPM to stay steady.

I don't have the blessed SG yet, so I'm wondering what you would do? My car is a 99 Camry LE 4cyl. Any suggestions?

07-09-2008, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
99CamryPilot Irresponsible no more! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Peoria,IL Posts: 5 Energizer Bunny - '99 Toyota Camry 90 day: 35.37 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hill Climbing I have the wonderful benefit of coasting downhill for almost the entire 5 miles to work at 60+mph, however I have some options on the return trip that I wondered if you'd have some insight. 1.) The same road in reverse is a steady 2.2% uphill grade on a 65mph interstate. 2.) A backroad provides flat driving up to the hill and then an 8.5% incline for a shorter distance. Even with the speed limit at 45mph, I can't maintain 30mph if I hold the RPM under 2000. I need 2400 RPM to stay steady. I don't have the blessed SG yet, so I'm wondering what you would do? My car is a 99 Camry LE 4cyl. Any suggestions? __________________