Very low mpg, help plz

[Mike689]

Originally Posted by JayG

Interesting comments about shift points

If I am doing just regular cruising, I shift right around 3k. For performance, I'm looking around 5.5-6.5k shifts. On the track, I may hit the rev limiter every now and then. On the freeway in 6th, 3k =~78 displayed, 75 actual mph, right at the bottom of the power curve.

That's how I've been driving, I'm a little confused. Do you have the base model or an S? Wouldn't the rpm and shifting change?

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Mike689

That's how I've been driving, I'm a little confused. Do you have the base model or an S? Wouldn't the rpm and shifting change?

I have a S with a 6 speed, so yes, the shift points could be a little different as to speed. In any case I don't see why you need to rev high for just cruising other that the wonderful sound at higher rpm. Certainly don't want to lug the engine either.

IIRC many that track the 986 prefer the 5 speed because of the gear ratios