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Originally Posted by mav1178
I always use 2nd unless it's a larger sweeping turn. That said, there's no need for granny driving. All throttle control and driving smart.
Example:
Stop and go traffic, I never end up getting out of 1st or 2nd, but I also actually never stop. If I am stopped I let a sizable distance build up between me and the car ahead, so I'm always moving at a constant speed and never using my brakes. The commute time is always the same, but I don't need to be constantly on the brakes or gas.
Same with city driving, I just drive with the flow of traffic and rarely hit 50% throttle unless trying to merge.
-alex
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Absolutely agree. The car rejects going from 3rd to 2nd above a certain speed (have not looked to see exactly). I use the same strategy as you when driving around town. Spare some gas and brakes.