[beemer.aric]

Is it better to make the RPM'S go up too gain or matain speed or should you just let it slow down 4 or 5 MPH till it holds the speed? I have the CVT and recently I put Mobil 1 OW-30 Synthetic oil in it and the engine doesn't seem to raise the RPM'S as much so if I have some weight in the car I lose some speed unless I decide to work the engine.

 

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Is it better to make the RPM'S go up too gain or matain speed or should you just let it slow down 4 or 5 MPH till it holds the speed? I have the CVT and recently I put Mobil 1 OW-30 Synthetic oil in it and the engine doesn't seem to raise the RPM'S as much so if I have some weight in the car I lose some speed unless I decide to work the engine.

Whenever you climb a steep grade, the RPMs will always go high since its in a lower gear ratio, so it's inevitable. 0w30 shouldn't hamper the revs either; it should prolly rev quicker than a thicker oil too. Maybe you should put your foot into it a bit more!