I haven't been able to get a good look at the belts just yet, I am hoping that is the case. I'll have to probably wait till this weekend when I have a little bit more spare time and figure it out.
I've been trying that technique, accelerating slowly and trying to stay under 2,500 rpm when shifting, but getting up to 55-60mph my RPM's are running around 2,700-2,900, so I definitely have been trying to take slower roads and take my time. I am anxious to fill up again to see what my mpg is like. I've got 120 miles so far and needle is showing between 3/4 and a full tank. just hoping it doesn't start to fall over faster. haha.