Shifting Question (Auto - Manual and Power ECT)
09-07-04, 07:52 PM
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Shifting Question (Auto - Manual and Power ECT)
is it OK (or safe) to:
1. change from Auto (D) to Manual (M) during driving? or am I supposed to set it to M at the time of engine starting?
2. change from regular to 'PWR' (sporty) during driving?
1. change from Auto (D) to Manual (M) during driving? or am I supposed to set it to M at the time of engine starting?
2. change from regular to 'PWR' (sporty) during driving?
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09-07-04, 08:54 PM
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i know someknows the proper terms but
its downshifting
when you want to slown down
lets say your going down a steep hill
you can use the lower gears instead of riding the brakes
its downshifting
when you want to slown down
lets say your going down a steep hill
you can use the lower gears instead of riding the brakes
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09-07-04, 08:56 PM
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I used to use the E-Shift all the time on my 98GS4, but then my tranny fluid was super dark and I get my car maintenanced regularly. I had to flush it twice before I got the nice rich pink color again.
Now, I only use E-Shift if I have to slow down quickly.
Now, I only use E-Shift if I have to slow down quickly.
09-07-04, 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by jtanoyo1
Why not? We do it here all the time. Low gears for high hill climbs.
Why not? We do it here all the time. Low gears for high hill climbs.
do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in th 3 ,2 or L
this may cause severe damage from overheating
to prevent such damage "4" should be used in hill climbing or hard towing
09-08-04, 02:47 PM
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Breaks are definitely easier to replace then a transmission.
Downshifting to slow down during a hill descent certainly won’t kill the transmission but it will definitely not extend it’s life.
Regarding Hill climbing it’s all the same if you are in M or A or 4 the automatic transmission will still select the best gear to use (example L 2 or 3)
The computer is smart enough to pick the right gear so it’s safest to let it manage the gearing.
As long as you don’t over rev the engine in the lower gear you should not cause any permanent damage.
On second thought the REV limiter will take care of that too.
It's your car.... Tear it UP baby.
Downshifting to slow down during a hill descent certainly won’t kill the transmission but it will definitely not extend it’s life.
Regarding Hill climbing it’s all the same if you are in M or A or 4 the automatic transmission will still select the best gear to use (example L 2 or 3)
The computer is smart enough to pick the right gear so it’s safest to let it manage the gearing.
As long as you don’t over rev the engine in the lower gear you should not cause any permanent damage.
On second thought the REV limiter will take care of that too.
It's your car.... Tear it UP baby.
Last edited by alexulan; 09-08-04 at 02:49 PM.
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