At What Speed Should You Shift to 5th Gear?

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Fifth gear is for high-speed driving, generally above 60 mph. Start in 1st gear below 10 mph, shift to 2nd gear once moving, then shift to 3rd gear when speed exceeds 20 mph. Third gear is for speeds above 20 mph but below 40 mph, fourth gear requires reaching 40 mph, and fifth gear is for high-speed driving, typically above 60 mph. Shifting gears is not based on speed but rather on engine RPM. Generally, when in fourth gear, if the engine RPM exceeds 2000, you can shift into fifth gear. If the engine sounds sluggish, it means it can't handle the load, and you should downshift to increase torque. If the engine is revving loudly, you should upshift to reduce engine torque at the same speed. For cars with an engine displacement above 1.3L, the optimal speed to shift into fifth gear during acceleration is between 70–75 km/h. Shifting at this speed keeps the engine RPM between 2000–3000, balancing both power and fuel efficiency. Shifting below this RPM range significantly affects performance due to the power-RPM characteristics of modern car engines.