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vath2001 · 04-07-2009, 02:28 AM

If I had to keep my car above 2800rpm most of the time, I would never use 4th or 5th with my Tip. I understand to not lug the engine down, but rolling down the road at 2200-2800rpm is not going to destroy an engine. If I need the extra boost, I drop down a gear or two to pass or climb a hill and run the revs into the 4000-5000 range. But once I'm done, I drop back to crusing range.

Is this wrong?

04-07-2009, 02:28 AM	#44
vath2001 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Use 2B NW Ohio, now NE Ohio Posts: 563	If I had to keep my car above 2800rpm most of the time, I would never use 4th or 5th with my Tip. I understand to not lug the engine down, but rolling down the road at 2200-2800rpm is not going to destroy an engine. If I need the extra boost, I drop down a gear or two to pass or climb a hill and run the revs into the 4000-5000 range. But once I'm done, I drop back to crusing range. Is this wrong? __________________ My Porsche mechanic drives a Saturn. '98 Artic Silver w/ Tip