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Originally Posted by humfrz
Oh, I'm not so sure your engine likes that. The engine in my car seems to like being at 3,000 rpms or above .......once it gets warmed up.
humfrz |
I leave my shift indicator on and going easy down the 40 mph road I work on, it tells me to go into sixth around 38 or so and that's about 1700rpm.
Keeping it at 3k or above at all times would require a lot of clutch modulation, I'd imagine. Like a motorcycle. Sounds like a good way to burn up a clutch early.
You have to remember your throttle input is a factor. If you're only using enough throttle to remain at speed, you may as well use the most efficient gear. Just shift down before accelerating.
I've never burned up a clutch in 20 years of driving and 5 different DD stick shifts.