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Originally Posted by vincentt I guess to extract the best out of the car, gear shifts should be at a point where the higher gear will be able to take the load of the vehicle smoothly. There should not be a drag between the gear change. Higher gear driving does not necessarily mean better mileage. |
Well said!.
One mistake many inexperienced drivers do is put the car in 5th gear asap. And when the speed goes down, they stand on the accelerator, instead of downshifting. This is the easiest way to reduce your mileage and engine life
