jeepsrock
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I have a question, maybe someone here has more know how to be able to answer this question and settle a slight argument...hahaha
The question...
Is a 6 Speed Manual car, at cruising speeds most fuel efficient at the 6th gear ?
My friends argument is at that speed (~75mph) with that gear your at the lowest RPM range and thus using the least power from your engine.
My argument is every engine has an RPM range that's most efficient and that isn't necessarily the highest gear at cruising speeds ?
Anyone care to comment, Maybe some numbers too ?
Thanks,
Pete
The question...
Is a 6 Speed Manual car, at cruising speeds most fuel efficient at the 6th gear ?
My friends argument is at that speed (~75mph) with that gear your at the lowest RPM range and thus using the least power from your engine.
My argument is every engine has an RPM range that's most efficient and that isn't necessarily the highest gear at cruising speeds ?
Anyone care to comment, Maybe some numbers too ?
Thanks,
Pete