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how come the 6speed gets less city mpg?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dsmooth87, Jun 30, 2012.

  1. Jun 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM
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    (hypotheticqal question here)driving in an environment below 55 mph i dont understand how having a shorter 6th gear equates to -2mpg in the city per epa ratings. if your shift points(rpms) were the same as the 5 speed auto wouldnt having a shorter gear ratio be more efficient?
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    the 5spd auto has a higher gear in 5th than the 6spd
     
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    lower gear means more rpm's meaning less mpg's
     
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