At what RPM should you shift gears in a manual transmission car?

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StIan
07/24/25 1:25pm
For a manual transmission car, shifting at 2000 RPM is common, but the actual RPM for shifting is not fixed. If you aim for fuel economy, you can shift around 1500 to 1800 RPM. For lower gears, you may increase the RPM to around 2000 before shifting—the higher RPM in lower gears is due to the larger gear ratio. If you prefer better performance, shifting between 2000 to 2500 RPM is recommended. Upshifting should be done during acceleration, while downshifting should occur during deceleration. Higher gears are more fuel-efficient, but this doesn't necessarily mean higher speed—lower gears can also achieve high speeds. Lower gears provide stronger power for climbing but consume more fuel, so it's best to use higher gears whenever road conditions permit.
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