05-24-2013, 02:54 PM | #1 |
Drives: '13 2SS RS 1LE ; '85 Landcruiser Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NorCal
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speed shift points for 1LE
What are the speed (or rpm) shift points for city/suburb driving? I've been shifting @ 2k rpm and find myself in 6th by the time I hit 45mph and the engine is turning at about 1300 rpm iirc but I don't hear the engine lugging. My goal isn't to maximize fuel economy, but I don't want to stay in any one gear longer than needed nor do I want to harm the engine.
I referred to the owner's manual (page 9-32, I think) and it's the first one I read that doesn't list recommended shift points. Thanks in advance! FJ60 |
05-24-2013, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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It's what ever you want,and how much fun you want to have while driving,but i know the car doesn't want to be shifted at 2K.When there isn't any traffic(which is easy for me i go to work at 1 AM)i actually go 1st 3rd 5th,but cant do that when im going home.I like to shift at 4K.
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05-24-2013, 04:59 PM | #3 |
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It's dif for all gears.
All I can say is I cruise at 1800rpm so whatever gear you need so your at or around 1800 your good. This is only my take of what I like to cruise at. To save fuel you might have to go lower. Dam. I hope this helps alittle. |
05-24-2013, 04:59 PM | #4 |
NEcamaro5
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It's dif for all gears.
All I can say is I cruise at 1800rpm so whatever gear you need so your at or around 1800 your good. This is only my take of what I like to cruise at. To save fuel you might have to go lower. Dam. I hope this helps alittle. |
05-24-2013, 05:19 PM | #5 |
6k....have some fun.
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05-24-2013, 06:29 PM | #6 | |
Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE and 2009 R1 Join Date: May 2013
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05-24-2013, 06:39 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2013 1LE camaro Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NorCal/Abilene
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For me when I'm just cruising I usually go 1,4,6 even without being locked out of second. But open lanes or back roads I'll hit every single gear about 6200rpm
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05-24-2013, 07:00 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Akron, Ohio
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The redline is meant to be touched daily bro.
You're not going to hurt this engine. |
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