Gear Change | Approx. Speed. | Tachometer |
1st – 2nd 2nd – 3rd 3rd – 4th 4th – 5th | 20 km/h 40 km/h 60 km/h 80 km/h | 2,000 – 3,000 rpm 2,500 – 3,500 rpm 2,500 – 3,500 rpm 2,500 – 3,500 rpm |
The basic rule is you change the gears as the speed of the car increases and lower it when you need more power from the engine. For example, you should keep gear to 1-2 when you are climbing.