On Friday, May 29, 2015 at 5:53:58 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2015-05-29 11:40 AM, Janet wrote:
> > In article >,
> > the dude says...
> >
> >> there's nobody here that's more of a straight shooter than I.
> >
> > Bryan and Kuthe will probably challenge you for that self-awarded
> > title.
> >
>
> Bear in mind this is the guy who didn't like having to shift into 5th
> gear all the time, the gear that most normal drivers use only when they
> get up to highway speed. He figures cars are more efficient when driven
> in the highest possible gear.... which helps to explain why so many auto
> manufacturers are switching to 2 speed transmissions instead of 5.

I have already explained to you that I do that to get a little more MPG. You get the best MPG during high vacuum manifold pressure conditions. This implies driving with a very light throttle. This implies driving in the highest gear that's practical for the conditions. When I drove manual shift transmission I would, in fact, skip gears. With the VW with Tiptronic, I shift sequentially. Boy, you do so carry on but don't expect me to school you on elementary high miles per gallon driving techniques. As some posters would say "Get some help!" Hee hee.