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Yella Fella · 18th January 2015, 06:05

I was watching the telly the other night about ways to save fuel. An advanced driver instructor said it was ok to change up gears "in block" eg from 3rd to 5th.

I was always told to increase speed smoothly through the gear box.

He also said To stop in what ever gear you are in and not come down the gears into the correct gear for the speed you are doing.

I always reduce my speed and slip into the correct gear for that speed.

I'm thinking it wouldn't be good for the engine or gearbox to go from 3rd to 5th etc.

18th January 2015, 06:05	#1
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	I was never told this when learning I was watching the telly the other night about ways to save fuel. An advanced driver instructor said it was ok to change up gears "in block" eg from 3rd to 5th. I was always told to increase speed smoothly through the gear box. He also said To stop in what ever gear you are in and not come down the gears into the correct gear for the speed you are doing. I always reduce my speed and slip into the correct gear for that speed. I'm thinking it wouldn't be good for the engine or gearbox to go from 3rd to 5th etc. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]