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ScanGage question does this sound right?
I drive a Sprinter FourWinds. I set the gauge to show % of engine power. If I am climbing a long not so steep grade it will show say 98-100% power at 2300rpms. I usually drop the gear to 4th, rpms increase to 2800 power drops to 80's%. So I am forcing a downshift which increases the rpms but lowers the engine output. I might run 4th gear a very long distance given hills or a headwind and 3rd on a steeper grade again to power in the 80s or below. I always keep an eye on RPMs trying to keep those below 3200 but generally run between 2200 and 2800 when cruising. Am I doing this correctly?
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Ed and Ann in Marietta
2018 Four Winds 24 HL Sprinter Chassis
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