Is 20 mph in 3rd gear considered lugging?
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3rd gear at 20 mph is not considered lugging. Lugging can be categorized as high speed in low gear or low speed in high gear. The standard gear shifting speed for cars is using 3rd gear at 20-40 km/h, which is commonly used for city driving; the normal gear for 50 mph should be 4th gear, so 3rd gear at 50 mph would be considered high speed in low gear (lugging). Below is a detailed introduction to standard gear shifting speeds: 1st gear: Used for normal starts or when climbing very steep slopes. The speed in this gear is around 10 km/h. 2nd gear: Used as a transition gear after starting for acceleration, or for low-speed driving or climbing steep slopes. The speed in this gear is around 20 km/h. 3rd gear: Used at speeds of 20-40 km/h, commonly used for city driving. 4th gear: Used at speeds of 40-60 km/h. 5th gear: Can be used at speeds of 60 km/h or above.