Like i said i dont really know how to drive stick. And this is my first car. I was just wondering if any one else has the same car and knows what points to shift at like 3k RPMs or like 15 mph. If you could help me out that would be great. Thanks.
2007-08-12 06:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by LivIn90 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Listen to your truck and it will tell you when to shift because it will not need to shift at the same mph everytime. And get out on a road that is not use a lot and have fun. Get to know your truck and you will learn to drive in no time.
2007-08-12 06:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by rani 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you should shift when the engine revs are getting high. There is a certain point when the power, or rpm's are more than needed. Practice will get you adjusted to the sounds. Till then, shift from first at about 15 mph or 3k rpms, from second at about 25mph, and from 3rs when you are at cruising spped. Downshift as you slow down and for going up hills and down steep hills.
2007-08-12 06:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For average acceleration, a good point would be between 3,000 and 3,500 rpm. For better milage though, keep shift points lower (under 2,500rpm.)
Do not exceed the red line of the engine under any circumstances!! Assuming you have a tach, this would be the area marked in red. With an area marked in yellow right before it that signifies caution. On an older vehicle, I wouldn't push it much past 4,000 rpm in most cases.
generally, you just want to make sure that you have the engine turning fast enough for it not to be in a strain (lugging), but not faster than necessary. (wasting fuel)
2007-08-12 06:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u gotta shift based on not how fast ur going but the RPM and make sure u dont change gears too slowly
2007-08-12 06:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by y@ boi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really dont shift at particular road or engine speed. what you do is accelerate normally, and when the engine flattens out, that is when you shift. where that happens depends on how much throttle pressure you are using.
2007-08-12 06:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by richard b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smash pedal put in gear give gas let off slow.. pick up speed repeat if you stall motor not enough gas. when you slow down you have to change down a gear or more to get going
2007-08-12 09:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋