6-speed Geartronic - mileage
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6-speed Geartronic - mileage
I'm experimenting with my '08 V70 3.2 in this manner:
On Interstates and similar roads, I'm moving from 'D' to '6' to prevent downshifts on minimal grades, especially when in cruise mode.
The elimination of short downshifts from 6 to 5 that is unavoidable in 'D' can be eliminated. The presumption being, as long as the motor is not "lugged", the all-too-common downshift does two things. Unnecessarily wears the trans in the down and returning up-shifts. And, engine revs are reduced, presumably reducing gas consumption to a small degree, preventing the 6/5 downshift and accompanying motor rev-up that comes with it.
Your thoughts?
On Interstates and similar roads, I'm moving from 'D' to '6' to prevent downshifts on minimal grades, especially when in cruise mode.
The elimination of short downshifts from 6 to 5 that is unavoidable in 'D' can be eliminated. The presumption being, as long as the motor is not "lugged", the all-too-common downshift does two things. Unnecessarily wears the trans in the down and returning up-shifts. And, engine revs are reduced, presumably reducing gas consumption to a small degree, preventing the 6/5 downshift and accompanying motor rev-up that comes with it.
Your thoughts?
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