Shift points with a 10-speed

well i was talking about unloaded,hopefully he aint going to pull a loaded trailer in a truck he dont know how to shift till he takes it on a road test and get use to the gears.(learn to walk before you run)!

 

6th = 1+5 =15 mph
7th = 2+5 =25 mph
8th = 3+5 =35 mph
9th = 4+5 =45 mph
10th = 5+5 = 55 mph

Example: When you reach 15 mph, time to shift to 6th, 25mph time to go to 7th.

Descent rule of thumb that works with most straight 10 speeds.

 

That is always the regular 10 speed formula, add the digits together will tell you the speed vs gear. As far as RPM/Tach comparison...when down-shifting, begin your down shift at 1250-1350 RPM and it should smoothly drop in the spot. When making a turn, approaching the turn in 7th, stay in gear, at the mid point of the turn (apex) drop two gears (into 5th) and you should smoothly accelerate (soft acceleration) thru the turn, negating most of the centrifugal force, making the turn very comfortable for the passenger and you.

 

Just come out of gear around 1500-1600 depending on your weight. A little more starting on a hill. Like skunk says you get use to the sound. You shift one, you shift em all.

 

I misread your post and I'm glad I looked at it again before I posted and made myself look like a jack ### lol. Misreading it made it sound like skipping gear's from 5th the 7th under load would for sure tear something up, most likely the tranny if not the drive shaft, then again that's if it didn't stall the engine out. I'm gonna crawl back under my rock now. Bed time fer me.

 

if you can drive a 18 and not a10 then theres something wrong.lol.

 

Oh nothing buddy i didn't mean anything smart or offinsive i was just joking around.

 

well said, that is a good formula

 

i regularly switch from 10 to 18 and back, and it always takes a few mins to get back used too it.