February 23, 2011
good fuel economy for 2000 mustang V6 3.8L (manual)
this question is for those of you who have a manual transmission 2000 mustang V6 3.8L, and know about it. I’m trying to figure our what rmp range i should be driving at to save fuel. So, I can drive at 55 mph in fifth gear with the rpm at 1500 (the point where if i go any lower it starts choking)…or i can drive above that at like 65 mph with the rpm at 2000…which should i do?…basically what I’m asking is, should i drive at the lowest rpm possible, but so the car doesn’t start choking, or should i drive at a speed where the rpm is normal but faster.
thanks
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Comments on good fuel economy for 2000 mustang V6 3.8L (manual)
a lot of cars have better fuel economy at RPMs lower than 2500. Plus it puts less wear and tear on your engine
Um, why don’t you check my source? It might help. Go look at it.
try 1800-1900 range and see how it does, i find I gain 4 mpg driving at 65 instead of 75.. oh, and coast all you can, hypermiling..