6th gear

The1michael · 04-11-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

page 5-19 (starting and driving) of the 370z manual says:
"for normal acceleration in low altitude areas (less than 4,000 ft):
gear change: 5th to 6th @ 33 mph.

i would change it to 6th gear @ 40 mph but i don't normally use 5th gear.
I would go 1-2-3-6.

6th gear @ 40 mph produces 1500 rpm, which is same rpm that my automatic mercedes runs at when traveling at same speed.

Waking up a dead thread but I tried this today. Read mpg at 32 with 41mph avg! Found new cruise mode

Was completely skeptical, especially with this transmission. Tried it, engine/tranny ran very smooth to my surprise. Just don't try to pass anyone at 40mph 6th gear

Edit: here's a pic. I couldn't snap the 32 mpg cuz I was driving and waited until I stopped.

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