What is the difference between high-speed and low-speed gears?
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The difference between high-speed and low-speed gears in a car is that high-speed gears allow for faster speeds, while low-speed gears result in slower speeds. Additionally, when driving on the same road, using a high-speed gear is more fuel-efficient than using a low-speed gear. Below are detailed explanations about car gears: 1. Speed range: First gear corresponds to a speed of 0-5 km/h. Second gear corresponds to 5-20 km/h, third gear to 20-40 km/h, fourth gear to 40-60 km/h, and fifth gear to 60-100 km/h. 2. Gear shifting timing: For most cars, the optimal time to shift gears is when the engine speed reaches 2000 r/min, and it should not exceed 2500 r/min. For some high-displacement, high-power engines, shifting can be done around 3000 r/min.