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shift points

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Too Afraid to Ask

Shift points tell the car when to move up or down a gear. Think of it as the point where you feel the engine needing more power or wanting to save gas.

Technical Definition

Shift points are the engine RPM ranges at which a transmission changes gears, affecting acceleration and fuel efficiency.

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"...the shift points is what made us fall in love."

Which Cars Are The Best Cars, An Existential Car Crisis, Goth Girlfriends Rock | Episode 1,024 Everyday Driver Car Debate 16:10

"whether they have a tobal boat and RV camper shift points is huge, particularly with gas customers when they're pulling hills"

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 19, 2015 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 21:31

"And the AOD, you could you could only adjust the shift points and the overdrive engagement through hard parts, throttle body modifications, take it apart, that kind of stuff."

V8 Radio: Just Plugging Away – 1962 Ford Galaxie Returns, SEMA HRIA Insights & Automotive Trivia V8 Radio Podcast 22:58

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