When should I use gear 6?
The highest gears in both types of cars are generally reserved for cruising at higher speeds—when you’re on the motorway, for instance. The benefit of a 6th gear is that the vehicle can often feel more comfortable when travelling at 70mph than those limited to 5 forward gears.
When should you use 6th gear?
Can you start in 6th gear?
No, you can’t unless you are on a nice steep downgrade where you can get the car rolling before you even let the clutch out. There isn’t enough of a mechanical advantage in the higher gears to put enough torque to the wheels to move the car.
Which is better first gear or 6th gear?
Lets say you are going 20 mph in first gear, high RPMs, but only using 30% throttle, you will be using less gas than if you were in 6th gear, at 1000 RPM, using 98% throttle. Think of it as using MORE fuel to go the SAME speed, thus, LESS MPGs
Are there any problems with the DSG 6 speed transmission?
1 DSG 6 Speed Demonstration. DSG stands for Direct-Shift Gearbox, and it incorporates the best of both worlds into its design. 2 Juddering/Shuddering. 3 Mechatronic Failure. 4 Noisy Bearings. 5 Five Things You Shouldn’t Do With a Dual Clutch Transmission. …
Why is the gear selector not working on my car?
The problem is that the mechatronic is getting bad information regarding the position of the gear selector, and won’t let you start the car because it can’t be sure you are in park or neutral. The affected part here is actually in the gear selector itself, rather than the transmission. Though it could also be a wiring or communication fault.
Why do I shift to 6 speed manual?
Lower RPMs = lower fuel usage provided you are light on the skinny pedal. I shift mostly by feel. If the engine feels like it’s lugging or reving too high, I’ll switch. The user’s manual gives recommended shift points for the best fuel efficiency. I’ve only started driving manual last year.
Are there opinions about the noise of your transmission in 5th gear?
Yes, there are a bunch of opinions about the noise of your transmission in 5th gear. HD has manufactured a part called IDS. Stock on 2008s. You can retrofit your bike. Search this forum and you will see numerous comments about the IDS.
Is there a problem with the spur gear on a Harley Davidson?
I’m told that Harley Davidson has know about this problem since before it’s introduction and refuses to change the spur gear for a helical gear which should reduce or eliminate the noise.
What’s the 5th gear on a Harley Davidson?
Discussion in ‘ Transmission ‘ started by rogerbush, Nov 3, 2008 . 5th gear in the new 6 speed transmissions on (07 through 09) Harley Davidsons is a spur gear, or so I’ve been told, and makes a terrible whining and growling noise which adds to vibration of the bike.
Do you need a six speed transmission on a Harley Davidson?
The six speeds are geared tall for highway riding and they are close ratio and you really need to work the shifter, not just lug the bike around. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)