ECT- Power or normal
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ECT- Power or normal
I was sort of curious if most of the members drove with ECT on in power position or normal? I wonder if I drive in power position if it would reduce my gas milage. Think in power position it increases performance much?
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Why don't you use the search button and find the gigantic thread about the same topic in the SC300/SC400 forum? I'm not trying to be rude; it really is a good thread to read if you are curious about other members.
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I don't see the search tool anymore. What's up with that? Now it's back again??
The mechanic at Lexus told me that the ECT mode causes the torque converter to slip more creating a smoother ride. Which means the POWER mode slips less, better performance and gas mileage.
Mark
(da-bizket)
The mechanic at Lexus told me that the ECT mode causes the torque converter to slip more creating a smoother ride. Which means the POWER mode slips less, better performance and gas mileage.
Mark
(da-bizket)
Last edited by da-bizket; Apr 21, 2008 at 02:12 PM.
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Read all the previous threads on this subject however one question remains(actually 2) If car is more responsive(peppy) in the power mode and there is no downside apparently in using power mode , why would anyone drive in the non power mode and why would Lexus even make a non power mode an option?
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Read all the previous threads on this subject however one question remains(actually 2) If car is more responsive(peppy) in the power mode and there is no downside apparently in using power mode , why would anyone drive in the non power mode and why would Lexus even make a non power mode an option?
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Any gain in 'peppiness' will have to be paid for in gas $$. That's the main reason I think users would not just leave it in PWR setting.
Now here, where a blizzard has set in and stayed for the past five days, the SNOW button seems more logical. Other than the fact that our SC430's don't leave the garage in this weather. I wonder who ever thought of putting a SNOW button there. :-)
Jerry
Now here, where a blizzard has set in and stayed for the past five days, the SNOW button seems more logical. Other than the fact that our SC430's don't leave the garage in this weather. I wonder who ever thought of putting a SNOW button there. :-)
Jerry
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In speed timing comparisons I noticed absolutely no difference in acceleration in any of my Lexus's with this at WOT. My 1/8 mile and 1/4 times were always within each other.
While cruising around the street the shifts occur at less RPM but it is no smoother vs power mode and no difference in MPG was noticed. I keep it in power all of the time now.
While cruising around the street the shifts occur at less RPM but it is no smoother vs power mode and no difference in MPG was noticed. I keep it in power all of the time now.
Plus the associated danger of having your car lose all power while trying to dart into traffic onto a busy street during rush hour.
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