Saturday, February 25, 2017

What saves more gas, driving in a higher or lower gear?

I'm sure this is one of those questions that there is no "simple" answer, so let me specify. Say I'm just cruising along going around 30, making it so I could put my car (98 ford escort SE, btw) in 3rd or 4th and both would run smoothly. Which saves more gas? I'm pretty mind-numbingly dumb when it comes to cars, so save any BS you're going to give me. Best answer goes to the person who clarifys it the best.

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