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by unhuman
Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Optimal RPMs for mileage
Replies: 8
Views: 3070

Re: Optimal RPMs for mileage (goochsmooch)

If I'm on flats or downhills, 2000 is fine. If I'm in the hills, I do tend to rev up a bit higher, and shift at 3000 or so. It does vary. If I have the A/C on, I also tend to rev higher as well, again, especially in the hills. The engine (I have the 1.8L) just does not have enough torque to push the...
by unhuman
Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Optimal RPMs for mileage
Replies: 8
Views: 3070

Optimal RPMs for mileage

New here with my relatively new 2009 Vibe (got it end of April). I've been driving to get optimal mileage and I think I've done pretty well. I've gotten between 30.25 and 33.25 mpgs in mixed driving so far. Not bad, since I'm supposed to be getting 26/32. My old Grand Prix I got 22 if I drove really...