February 14, 2010

Which Is Better To Conserve Gas: Low Speed + High Or Low Gear?

which is better to conserve gas: driving at a low speed using the highest gear or driving at a low speed using the lowest gear?
please explain thank you!

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Comments on Which Is Better To Conserve Gas: Low Speed + High Or Low Gear?

February 14, 2010

Dan W @ 1:15 pm

Slow speed in high gear.
The lower gears turn the engine at a higher speed, good acceleration terrible mileage. Typical gear ratio is 2.5: 1, 2.5 engine revolutions to 1 drivesdhaft
High gears uturn the engine slower 1:1. 1 engine rev to 1 driveshaft,
Weaker acceleration but better mileage.
If the engine shakes or bucks go down 1 gear.