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Old 10-22-07, 03:28 PM
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Has anyone noticed this...when the engine has yet to reach nominal temp (first 5 minutes driving the car), the transmission seems to get "stuck" in 5th gear. I would accelerate from a stop at a very moderate pace to about 50 MPH. At 50 MPH, I take my foot completely off of the gas pedal. At that point, the transmissions remains in 5th gear. After maybe another couple of minutes of driving, I do the same thing, and the car switches into 6th gear while cruising around 50 MPH.

Anyone notice similar behavior? Thanks
Old 10-22-07, 03:34 PM
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that si normal. it wont go to 6th until car is warmed up. weird isnt it? i believe it is for reduction in emissions (althoughy my guess would be fuel economy suffers some)
Old 10-22-07, 03:52 PM
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thats weird. i'll try this tomorrow morning on my work. but from what i remember i can hit the 6th gear.
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It's true already been discussed here.
Old 10-22-07, 04:06 PM
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Not to pick on you, but please read the car manual and facts section. Many of your questions will be answered there.
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this was already discussed.. same thing happens with my car and i noticed that your engine needs to be warmed up first on the meter before it will hit 6th gear
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