Does Climbing in First Gear at Over 3000 RPM Damage the Engine?
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Engine speed and gear matching do not harm the engine. In daily driving of family cars, the engine speed generally varies around 1500-3000 RPM, and should be lower at idle, around 800-1500 RPM. If the engine speed is too low, fuel combustion in the cylinders is insufficient, leading to easy carbon buildup in the engine. Over time, this can cause more damage to the engine. The C1 gear and speed should match as follows: 1. First gear: Used for normal starts or climbing very steep slopes, with speeds generally around 10 km/h; 2. Second gear: Used as a transition gear for acceleration after starting or for low-speed driving, with speeds generally around 20 km/h; 3. Third gear: Used at speeds of 20-40 km/h, commonly used for city driving; 4. Fourth gear: Used at speeds of 40-60 km/h; 5. Fifth gear: Used at speeds of 60 km/h and above.