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Posted: 3 years, 7 months ago

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Downshifting up a mountain.

In other words: Don't shift on a grade at all. Get in the right gear before you start.

Incorrect. You have to down shift on an upgrade. The correct way to do it varies, but I would pay attention to my RPMs. At around 1300, I'm shifting because 10-11 risks stalling out. I've stalled out on upgrades, it's terrifying.

Thanks I appreciate it.

Posted: 3 years, 7 months ago

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Downshifting up a mountain.

@IDMtnGal I am double clutching.

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Downshifting up a mountain.

I have a question. I am used to driving an automatic truck, have driven manuals before but I was never great at downshifting. My question is with rpms dropping so fast I feel that I am going to miss a downshift going up a steep grade. what is the proper technique to use going up a steep grade?

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