two questions about gas mileage with my 94 mazda mx6 v6 standard?

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mean like the less rpms means less gas right? now if the speed limit is 45 mph and i can easily do that in 4th gear at about 2800 to 2900 rpms or should i just shift to 5th (which i think is pretty much overdrive) and stay at about 1900 to 2000 rpms? would i save on gas in 5th gear and when is the best time to shift?

another question? now instead of using my breaks i can downshift but does that waste gas because everytime i down shift the engine revs up?

please peopel that actually know what they are talking about answer

thanks
 
lower revs means fewer pistons strokes per minute meaning less fuel consumed. so i dun know if you drive a manual but shift as low as you can without stalling. engine braking is not very economical so its better do break and downshift to first when ur stopped. hope this helped
 
My '89 Mazda runs happily ata around 2,000 and I get better than what's claimed. If I had a stick, I would upshift at about 2,400 and let the engine brake down when coming to a lite.
 
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