[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by subbieatnz

Ok I did search and found out some of the questions I wanted answerd.

These ones i couldnt find info on.
Is it ok to use manual button all the time? Like it doesnt do any damage?
( My auto is shot in 2nd. Ive found It doent slip as bad If manual button is left on. )
Also would you get better fuel eccommity If you left It manual mode?

Thanks

You think 2nd is shot? Is it possible that it is slipping on the change to 3rd, and it is actually 3rd that is shot?

The reason I ask is because Manual mode forces the TCU to skip using 1st and start off in 2 range all the time. If 2 was "shot" as you say, you might expect this to lead to more slippage, rather than less.

Trevor used to say it was better for economy to use Manual all the time. There are less gearchanges, plus also the map employs quick up-changes, so you are always using less revs.

I would say depending on your driving style it could prove to be economical, but I would expect the car to feel sluggish and not be much fun to drive.

Joe