Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 21087
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2001/4/24-25 [Transportation/Car] UID:21087 Activity:very high
4/24    on a 1.6 vtec engine, at what point does one shift?  2500?  3500?
        (redline at about 7200).  Should i be doing 60 in 4th gear? (or 3rd?)
        - this is not an integra.
        \_ Of course it's not an Integra.  It's a Civic.
           \_ D00D 175 4 TR1CK3D 7YP3 R C1V1C DX R4C3R!
        \_ Doesn't it depend on how much power you want vs. how little gas
           you're willing to burn at that moment?
           \_ ok, the spec then is to maximize engine life; get good gas
              mileage, i care not for racing on the street.
              \_ in that case shift at 3000 rpm.  To maximize engine life
                tune up more often.  Every 3000 miles engine oil change
                intermediate service every 15000 miles.
                \_ Good rule of thumb. To maximize economy, you will
                   want to shift with the purpose of keeping your foot
                   as light on the throttle as possible.
                \_ How often is tune-up needed?
                   \_ A "tune-up" is such a vague term. If you're
                      clueless about cars, you'll probably want a
                      mechanic to look at it every year or 15000mi,
                      whichever comes first. Not as important if your
                      car is very new.
        \_ RIDE BIKE
                \_ USE LINUX!
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