gear ratios

Having difficult to understand the driving dynamics of this car after owning for 7-8 months. City driving looks very sturdy... when start driving from 0 to 20-30mph. Auto gear changing RPM for the 1st to 2nd RPM need to hit 2000 limit. and same 2000RPM limit for 2nd to 3rd. It is very...

I have a question for the community that I can't find the answer to elsewhere. Forgive me if it seems a little simple, I'm afraid I don't know very much about engines. If my question is worth anything, your answers will help me learn more, and it's appreciated. My used Protege5 (new to me) is...

Since drivetrain has remained almost identical I wonder If a 2010 tranny with the taller first and second gears would fit into my 2008. I would love a little taller 2nd gear for auto crossing!