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From: loverso@sunybcs.UUCP (John Robert LoVerso)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Re: Re: The Latest Dummy Light: SHIFT!
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Date: Tue, 21-May-85 21:13:59 EDT
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>    I am positive that the marks on the speedometer indicate the best speed
> to shift at with regard to gas mileage.  I checked the car's owner's manual
> -- 
>      Adrian Zannin

Obviously the interpretation of the marks depends on the car manufacturer.
I previously owned a VW bug and the marks there clearly indicated maximum
RPM for the gear (unless optimal speed for 2nd gear was 55mph).  My 80 Honda
Civic has the same type of marks (its a 5speed but only 1st and 2nd are
given maximums, with 2nd being ~60 or something ridiculous like that).
Recent Honda "economy" models have included a dummy light that tells you
when to shift...  (but, then thats how this whole topic started...)

	John
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John Robert LoVerso @ SUNY Buffalo (716-636-3004)
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