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 Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:21 am |
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At 40 MPH my car is doing about 1750 revs. I was wondering what other peoples cars do. I have a 1.4 lx
And is this high, low or average.
Thanks
Garry
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:24 am |
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mine does 6500 revs, but that's in 1st gear.
Seriously though, it sounds about right if your in 5th.
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:26 am |
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Haha yeah i was talking about 5th. Thought so but just wanted to check. Do you know what your car does in 5th?
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:26 am |
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What gear you in
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:31 am |
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5th gear
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:16 am |
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| hellopeople wrote: |
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At 40 mph 
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:05 pm |
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| MrBSI wrote: |
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Yes at 40mph in 5th gear the revs are around 1750. wondered if this was normal or too high. Thanks.
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:28 pm |
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i'd drop a cog to 4th tbh,high gear cruising saves fuel but not when the car is straining like a loon (1.4 will be doing so)
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Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:25 pm |
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onhes right. drop down to 4th at least when doing 40, these 206's dont like to struggle aha. it is a little bit of a silly question though, the higher the gear, the lower the revs will be, it cant feel right doing 40 in 5th aswell aha? makes the car feel.... sluggish.
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:43 am |
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I did it earlier and it was 1700 so that's about right.
Rough guidance for gears which I use:
1st - up to 10 mph
2nd - up to 20 mph
3rd - up to 30 mph
4th - up to 45 mph
5th - anything above 50 mph
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:15 am |
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Many of the people on here will change down through the gears in sequence when approaching a bend, turn, hazard or coming to a stop. There is no need if you know which gear is appropriate for your speed and you use the block changing method correctly. Less wear on the components which in turn means they will last longer.
Granted, it means reading the road well ahead of you, but it comes with practice and makes a smoother journey.
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