Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) When to Shift dont want to lug or waste gas

[cynosure]

I have read a few things from you guys about lugging the engine. My understanding of lugging is climbing the motor too slowly from low rpms.

Driving in low rpms to me seems like that would be more fuel efficient. Is this correct or not?

The other part to this question is when do you recommend shifting gears. . I normally shift it @ 2000. This is when it feels like most of the power is gone before REALLY punching the pedal and using the turbo.





Truck is a 98. 5 with 5 Speed. So far my only mod is Husky Floor mats =) haha.

 

[MACHINEST]

The higher the rpms are the more fuel she will use,1200 to 2000 rpm is a good range.

 

[RabidRam]

Here's the answer(s) I got when I asked the exact same question:



When to shift thread



Dave

 

[Bob4x4]

It depends... ... . loaded or empty?



Bob

 

[Tcolesanti]

With a stock truck and stock tires, anywhere between 1300 and 2000 empty and when loaded, wrap it out to 2600 before you shift.

 

[BTowler]

You'll have a real hard time wasting gas in a diesel!