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Fiori · 12th October 2008, 19:27

So here's a question for M-experts.

Is it safe to run the car ~ 2000rpms on highway? I heard about possible problems with manual gearbox

in M-series when driving at lower rpms

This way I average over 24mpg/hwy

Thank you,
Gene

12th October 2008, 19:27	#1 (permalink)
Fiori Member, Sport: On DSC: Off Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: PBC, FL Age: 25 Posts: 285 Thanks: 48 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Myth Busters: Hwy cruising at low rpms? So here's a question for M-experts. Is it safe to run the car ~ 2000rpms on highway? I heard about possible problems with manual gearbox in M-series when driving at lower rpms This way I average over 24mpg/hwy Thank you, Gene __________________ '01 M5 Black/Silverstone Supersprint complete cat-back system Supersprint race mufflers Euro headlights Umnitza 6000K Ice V2 Bimmian black shadow grills TEC cup holder '04 M3 Black/Black 6sp Last edited by Fiori; 12th October 2008 at 19:30.