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Old 11-16-2014, 08:37 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by doless View Post
So another stupid question but I drive a lot right around 30-35mph on the beggining and end of my commute, 5th tear isn't quiet bogging down but would it possibly be more efficient to use 4th at those speeds. I guess I'm trying to say how low is too low (rpm wise)
Constant speed, no. 5th gear is almost never too tall for 30mph. But if you are going to pulse and glide (which works great at that speed range because your aero drag is relatively small so you can glide for a long time) then 4th may be better.
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