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Originally Posted by Diesel Benz  I was just wondering if you have figured out the speed where your car changes to the highest gear (I think this was an S550, that would be 7th gear)? You may need to tap the steering wheel button somewhere at the 55 to 65 mph region (just a guess) to make the tranny change yo 7th gear while it would otherwise stay at 6th. At steady speed with cruise, this would make a noticeable difference for fuel consumption. | These high-torque V8's should upshift automatically to 7th gear well before 60mph on flat roads at steady speed.
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