[Jackpine]

I'd like to enter this discussion, even though my contributions will be minimal.

I had always learned that for good mileage, it was important to get into the highest gear, (locked TC) and lowest RPM, as quickly as possible. This would take a bit of a balancing act, between a featherfoot that accelerates VERY slowly and a harder acceleration that gets up to speed without keeping the transmission in a lower gear (like WOT does).

And, the other thing I learned is that mild lugging for short periods doesn't damage an engine. I know I never seemed to worry about it when I had stick shifts.

So, is this all wrong? Or, is there some happy medium? And, if I'm confusing the issue that you're asking, southpaw, just tell me. I'll be happy to butt out.

Oh and, I've reduced the normal upshift/downshift points and TC lock/unlock points to the max on my truck, and it seems to be doing what I want.

- Jack