hey, i have a 95 honda civic and i was wondering wen i should shift wen im just cruising around town.
2006-09-26 10:42:39 · 11 answers · asked by Josh W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
thanx to the ppl that told me rpm's thats what i meant. My dad tells me 2000 but im like, ah no. I usually do at 3000, less im going to go 120 mph then i get the rpms in the 6 G's between gears
2006-09-26 14:39:58 · update #1
Honda mean to be driven hard, it would hurt your engine if you shift at a very low RPM (2000). And from 3000 - 6000, it would be your call. I ususally shift at 4000-5000 RPM and if I want to go fast, I push it till the red line, but remember, do not go over the red line for more than 30 sec-1 minutes. The CPU will shut off the gas, last time this happen, I need a new fuel pump. So just be careful with that.
2006-09-27 01:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by benny1426 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically you just listen to the engine. When it starts to sound like it is running fast shift. Shift before it starts to sound like it is straining. For gas mileage and less wear on the engine, you should shift as soon as you can without the engine lugging or choking out. Experiment, but do not run it up too high before shifting this is not good for the engine.
2006-09-26 10:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3000 rpm is the norm.
2006-09-26 10:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by paranoidandroid581 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenver you want. Hondas are meant to be driven at high RPMs so shift whenver ya want buddy.
2006-09-26 10:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by NOIZE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your owners manual, the answer should be in there. Or call a dealership and ask to speak with a technician.
2006-09-26 10:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by PAULTER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 20k rpm. go by the sound your engine will tell you
2006-09-26 10:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by NIKK F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ever you need to , its not science mate , just shift down for passing and up shift to keep car in motion , save gas go slow :P
2006-09-26 10:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by CAR GUY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those things that you just "know". When your driving around you'll feel your car is hesitating a little and you'll know you have to shift.
2006-09-26 12:39:35 · answer #8 · answered by eeeeeeeeclipse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhere between idle and redline.
2006-09-26 10:50:07 · answer #9 · answered by monger187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you know when to shift thats when
2006-09-26 10:44:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋