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**RealBmw 02** · 08-31-2006, 11:46 AM

I believe leaving the engine in a higher gear would be more fuel efficient because the engine is operating at lower RPM's. Especially if you have sufficient torque and don't have to really open the throttle to make it up the hill in that higher gear.

08-31-2006, 11:46 AM	#2
RealBmw 02 Name: RealBmw 02 Title: GRIP > DRIFT Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So Cali Rate My Car: 76 / 340	I believe leaving the engine in a higher gear would be more fuel efficient because the engine is operating at lower RPM's. Especially if you have sufficient torque and don't have to really open the throttle to make it up the hill in that higher gear. __________________ 1970 BMW 2002 Driven by skill, not money "Real BMW's have round tail lights"