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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