M6 6th Gear slowest speed?

Riptide67 · 10-09-2013, 05:15 PM

I normally drive my car a lot in 2nd and 3rd gear between 20-30 mph on my DD to work. But when I go the gym there is another stretch of road that opens up to 45-55 mph. I get to take it up to 6th

Luciano13 · 10-09-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Riptide67

I normally drive my car a lot in 2nd and 3rd gear between 20-30 mph on my DD to work. But when I go the gym there is another stretch of road that opens up to 45-55 mph. I get to take it up to 6th

Riptide67 · 10-09-2013, 07:36 PM

It's rather unfortunate living on a small island, 2.4 mile drive to work, and having to drive through school zones and a Naval Air Station.

snizzle · 10-09-2013, 11:31 PM

6th>Speeds>75

forza370z · 10-10-2013, 12:20 AM

I only realize there is a 6th gear when I try to reverse my car sometimes.

luigi90210 · 10-10-2013, 01:02 AM

you're suppose to be in 6th by 38mph per owners manual iirc

Troyz · 10-10-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

you're suppose to be in 6th by 38mph per owners manual iirc

I am going to look at that. I am trying to save on gas.

Mt Tam I am · 10-10-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by forza370z

I only realize there is a 6th gear when I try to reverse my car sometimes.

I too. That is why R is for reverse on the dash.

JARblue · 10-10-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hadokenuh

I think the manual says 33mph is the lowest for 6th.

This guy nailed it. How else do you think Nissan can claim 19 mpg in town? You're supposed to be in 6th gear on just about any road larger than a 30 mph neighborhood street... I don't think so, Tim.

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Originally Posted by Troyz

I am going to look at that. I am trying to save on gas.

If you're trying to save gas, note that being in 6th gear at 35 mph is not necessarily the best way unless you can cruise without having to brake or accelerate. You'll get much better acceleration as well as gas mileage by being in the proper gear for each scenario. Of course, this is moot if you're in D in an automatic.

If you're cruising at 40 mph in 6th gear with no traffic that's all well and good; however, if you have to accelerate, you'll be more efficient with gas if you are in 4th gear rather than 6th. Light acceleration in 4th will get you up to speed quicker and use less gas. In 6th gear the car will bog at such a low speed, so you likely will find yourself mashing on the pedal harder than you would in 4th gear and it takes longer to get up to speed meaning you're using more gas for a longer period of time.

I don't really care about my mileage, but on average, I am getting over 20 mpg on my daily commute via Jollyville Rd and frontage road driving to avoid stop and go traffic. I'm lucky to get 12 mpg having fun with it

Riptide67 · 10-10-2013, 12:39 PM

I am currently getting 15 mpg in town. I was at 18 before i put on the art pipes, intake, and pulley. Probably running pretty lean at the moment. In need of a tune here shortly, haha.

I used to get 19 in town before I modded the car.

IDZRVIT · 10-10-2013, 04:54 PM

40-155 mph is fine for 6th.

Troyz · 10-10-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

40-155 mph is fine for 6th.

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JARblue · 10-10-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Troyz

Please take the time to read the "Forum Rules"

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Who said he was on a public road?

6MT · 10-10-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

40-155 mph is fine for 6th.

And as for forum "rules".... who said anything about on a public road?

Elan · 10-10-2013, 06:42 PM

I stalled in 6th one time. Wasn't paying attention.

10-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
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Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	It's rather unfortunate living on a small island, 2.4 mile drive to work, and having to drive through school zones and a Naval Air Station. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

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Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I am currently getting 15 mpg in town. I was at 18 before i put on the art pipes, intake, and pulley. Probably running pretty lean at the moment. In need of a tune here shortly, haha. I used to get 19 in town before I modded the car. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

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