RPM shift point

[Saluda]

Recently did a multi day test ride on a "16 RT (less than 50 miles on it) . Dealer said recommended shift point was around 3500. Is that a break in shift point or an all around number. Thanks.

[GA_Spyderman]

I shift at about 3000 rpm, typically. The 1330 engine has very nice low-end torque that works well at that rpm.


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[Cruzr Joe]

I wait until at least 4,000 before i shift and then the new RPMs are not below 3,000, makes for a great ride


Cruzr Joe

[Chupaca]

On the new hydraulic clutch if they have an rpm rating at fully engaged. Ideally you should shift at an rpm that when the next gear engages the rpm's do not drop below fully engaged , semi automatic engines. Manuals pretty much don't lug the engine. You will get more ranges to see where others are shifting...

[lou49]

I wait until at least 4,000 before i shift and then the new RPMs are not below 3,000, makes for a great ride


Cruzr Joe

you'll notice the gas mileage difference?

[Bob Denman]

Shifting into second and third: I use 2,000 rpm
Fourth, fifth and sixth get pulled at 2,500...

[Cruzr Joe]

Shifting into second and third: I use 2,000 rpm
Fourth, fifth and sixth get pulled at 2,500...

try getting those RPMs up there Bob and you will see quite an improvement in power. IMO, you are shifting way too early, but that is just my opinion

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

I know that there's lots more power available: I just don't need it for about 98% of my riding ...
I'm a "Low & Slow" kind of guy!

[SteveLaoyster]

I'm shifting between 3.5k & 4k. Keeping it in the lower power band. I'm getting low 30's gas mileage just around town & driving to work. No highway miles yet but I'm sure gas mileage will go up then. I'm not getting it into 6th gear a lot.

[ARtraveler]

Shift points depend on which engine you are driving. Your profile says 2013 STS--that's the 998 engine. It likes high rpm's. Shifting and running should be at 5000 - 5500 rpm. You will find your sweet spot.

The 1330 likes 3000 - 3500 rpm. I usually let the semi auto take over for the downshifts. They are on 99% of the time.

I note the reference to the 2016 RT test ride. That's a 1330, so the recommendations are right on.

[IGETAROUND]

Shifting into second and third: I use 2,000 rpm
Fourth, fifth and sixth get pulled at 2,500...

Whoa Bob; don't let those R's run away on you I'm careening out of control

[Trbayth]

I know that there's lots more power available: I just don't need it for about 98% of my riding ...
I'm a "Low & Slow" kind of guy!

You weren't very "low & slow" as we pulled into Springfield back in April. In fact, IIRC, the rest of us were thinking "what the is Bob doing?"

[JayBros]

I'm in the gang that routinely shifts at about 3K; I can tell by sound when I'm there. If I have on my hooligan spirit I run it up as high as around 4K. My mileage goes down when the hooligan comes out but it's more fun.

[garb55]

Shifting into second and third: I use 2,000 rpm
Fourth, fifth and sixth get pulled at 2,500...

I bet she likes it that way

[Bob Denman]

You weren't very "low & slow" as we pulled into Springfield back in April. In fact, IIRC, the rest of us were thinking "what the is Bob doing?"

That was an aberration... a blip on the screen... an event horizon... an anomaly...

[Saluda]

Thanks for all the replies (info).
The STS is going very shortly.

[cuznjohn]

i always shift by ear, if it sounds right i shift,

[Peter Aawen]

i always shift by ear.....

Bleedin'eck Cuzn, isn't that uncomfortable?!? I usually shift with my left thumb - I really don't think I could get my ear down there!!





Sorry, but I just hadta do it!!

[Bob Denman]

Bleedin'eck Cuzn, isn't that uncomfortable?!? I usually shift with my right thumb - I really don't think I could get my ear down there!!

But if you could: you'd probably never leave the couch in your living room!