high milage shift points

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Dec 9, 2004 | 04:31 PM

TheRoverSyndrome

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high milage shift points

I have a 97' LX MT. i was wondering, with gas prices the way they are, what are the best shift points for good milage?

Dec 9, 2004 | 04:50 PM

The_Todd

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Re: high milage shift points (TheRoverSyndrome)

My guess would be the lower the better (around 2.5-3K). Also maintaining the vehicle and keeping tire pressure regulated would help with gas mileage NTM alignment.

Dec 9, 2004 | 04:53 PM

lemansteve

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in addition to avoiding high RPMs, keeping throttle opening to a minimum helps mileage.

Dec 9, 2004 | 04:59 PM

TheRoverSyndrome

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keep what pressure,

is there any way to keep track of fuel pressure on stock car, and what else should i wach?

Dec 9, 2004 | 10:58 PM

sohcisbest

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Re: (TheRoverSyndrome)

tire pressure is key. shift from 2-3k. make sure ur car has tuneup done, clean injectors, good plugs, airfilter, the works.

Dec 10, 2004 | 10:40 AM

Schmitey

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Re: (sohcisbest)

Yeah since its LX they're probably right, with the EX I'd say a little higher to utilize the VTEC.

Generaly I find the max power RPM and subtract 2000 or so.