Fuel Economy

[Jem_hadar]

Originally Posted by graywolf_14

Yeah but in such a low hp car it will be like driving a 4whl moped unless u shift min 3k. Least that is how it was with my festiva and my dsm.

Sure does, if u shift around 2,000 RPM... god, it feels so sluggish and weak in the next gear until ur RPM slowly crawl up a bit.

Somwhere just before 3,000 is usually the ideal spot for me for power for shifting

[hystria]

Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

Somwhere just before 3,000 is usually the ideal spot for me for power for shifting

I agree, I do so usually, but then I get less than 25mpg. Shifting between 1500-2000rpm (and cruising at 1500rpm) make it slower, true, but not too slow, it's just like driving it smoother and let me say that I usually quite keep up with the traffic.