GEAR shift pattern - is this right?

shapath · 11th October 2007, 18:36

The MATIZ manual says 1 gear upto 20 KMPH . 2nd gear 20 to 40. 3rd gear 40-50 . 4th gear 50-60 . 5th gear 60km upwards. How right is this. is this appropriate for getting better FE in city & HIghways. opinion invited. TIA

nitroxx · 11th October 2007, 18:44

shapath, really dont worry about the speedometer, just shift between 2k-2.5k rpm range to get best mileage.

Jay · 11th October 2007, 18:46

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Originally Posted by shapath

The MATIZ manual says 1 gear upto 20 KMPH . 2nd gear 20 to 40. 3rd gear 40-50 . 4th gear 50-60 . 5th gear 60km upwards. How right is this. is this appropriate for getting better FE in city & HIghways. opinion invited. TIA

You can shift gears at lower speeds too depending on the road, the above mentioned speeds for each gear can be considered for a good FE.

Akshay1234 · 11th October 2007, 18:57

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Originally Posted by nitroxx

shapath, really dont worry about the speedometer, just shift between 2k-2.5k rpm range to get best mileage.

i doubt the matiz would have a tacho.

shapath · 11th October 2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

i doubt the matiz would have a tacho.

NO. Matiz donot have TACHO.

hrag · 11th October 2007, 19:49

shapath, the best compromise between performance and mileage is to shift up at 15-30-45-60 for 2-3-4-5.

nitroxx · 11th October 2007, 22:22

oh damn i forgot there were cars that didnt have a tacho ..sorry! hmm then follow the other route! cheers!

Rehaan · 12th October 2007, 13:21

Hi Shapath,

This has been discussed MANNNY times before. Please do search around the Technical Stuff section a bit.

Heres one such thread to get you started >
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ar-shifts.html

cya
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nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	shapath, really dont worry about the speedometer, just shift between 2k-2.5k rpm range to get best mileage.
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hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	shapath, the best compromise between performance and mileage is to shift up at 15-30-45-60 for 2-3-4-5.
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nitroxx Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DXB Posts: 816 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	oh damn i forgot there were cars that didnt have a tacho ..sorry! hmm then follow the other route! cheers!
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12th October 2007, 13:21	#8
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,060 Thanked: 34,189 Times	Hi Shapath, This has been discussed MANNNY times before. Please do search around the Technical Stuff section a bit. Heres one such thread to get you started > http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ar-shifts.html cya R
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