What are the speed ranges for each gear in a car?
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The speed ranges for each gear in a car are as follows: 1. 1st gear: Below 20 km/h, shift to 2nd gear at 15-18 km/h. 2. 2nd gear: Below 30 km/h, shift to 3rd gear at 25-28 km/h. 3. 3rd gear: Below 30 km/h, shift to 4th gear at 35-38 km/h. 4. 4th gear: Below 50 km/h, shift to 5th gear at around 48 km/h. 5. 5th gear: Above 50 km/h. 6. R gear: Reverse gear. 7. Upshifting: During the break-in period, shift at 2200-2500 RPM by checking the left tachometer. After the break-in period, shift at 3000 RPM, which can be reduced to 2500 RPM for city driving.
After driving for so many years, I've figured out a rule of thumb: you really shouldn't rigidly stick to numbers when shifting gears in a manual transmission. Take my 1.6L compact car for example—you need to shift to 2nd gear once you reach 15 km/h in 1st gear, otherwise the engine roars uncomfortably. 2nd gear can take you up to around 30 km/h, which is especially handy in traffic jams. 3rd gear is the most frequently used, maintaining a steady 40-60 km/h in urban areas. 4th gear is basically reserved for expressways, where it's most fuel-efficient between 60 and 80 km/h. 5th gear is left for highways, where you can cruise at 100 km/h. However, automatic transmission cars are much more hassle-free—they judge the speed and shift gears on their own. If you press the accelerator harder, it might even start in 3rd gear. The key is to listen to the engine sound—just don't let it struggle or scream, and you'll be fine.