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Originally Posted by mazeroni
Don't lug the engine.
Basically, you have a slow moving piston but a fast and power explosion. That force of combustion has to go somewhere. You want it going to the wheels, but lugging results in burning fuel to wear the engine.
Besides, the optimal operating range for our engine is somewhere in the 2,500~3,000 range, right? It sure seems that ways to me. If you're doing anything other than coasting on flat ground, I'd downshift and keep it over 2,000 until you want to coast again, then go to the highest gear. |
Thanks Mazeroni! however, if i dont floor it, and go really gentle on the throttle, i dont feel the ''lug" at all, in fact its still quite smooth. Will that count as safe?