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Does driving in a higher gear save gas?
Will I save money on gas if I drive in a higher gear? My friend told me so, but I would think that the opposite would actually be true.
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With that being said, however, driving slow in a high gear will increase fuel consumption. So, the best thing to do is to use the gear that works best for the speed you’re traveling.
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