Driving E420 in 3rd gear in city/highway???????

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Driving E420 in 3rd gear in city/highway???????

11-18-2000, 01:24 PM

MitchLampson

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I've heard tales of people driving in 3rd gear "in the city". Is this OK? What are advantages/disadvantages? How 'bout on the highway? In 3rd gear my E420 is turning only 3000rpm at 60mph--and seems much more responsive without having to resort to kick down. What do y'all think??? TIA, Mitch

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