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My morning commute is about 25 miles of mixed city/highway. The speed limit for most of the city portion is usually around 40mph.
I own a 6-speed manual and I was wondering about my gas mileage in 4th gear versus 6th at 40mph.
It seems as though I can be in 4th gear with higher rpm's but the engine doesn't seem to be working hard. Or.......
I can be in 6th gear with lower rpm's but it seems as though I have to press harder on the gas to maintain speed.
I was wondering if any of the scangauge users could provide some input on their observations.
I don't know-maybe I'm just being stupid but I just spent $70 bucks filling the FJ up and I've been trying to think of ways to save a little. I already drive like grandpa on the highway.
Wilkie
I own a 6-speed manual and I was wondering about my gas mileage in 4th gear versus 6th at 40mph.
It seems as though I can be in 4th gear with higher rpm's but the engine doesn't seem to be working hard. Or.......
I can be in 6th gear with lower rpm's but it seems as though I have to press harder on the gas to maintain speed.
I was wondering if any of the scangauge users could provide some input on their observations.
I don't know-maybe I'm just being stupid but I just spent $70 bucks filling the FJ up and I've been trying to think of ways to save a little. I already drive like grandpa on the highway.
Wilkie