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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: v6power on 01 February 2011, 12:26:53
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What exactly does the sport mode on my 2.6 v6 do and when should it be used, ie when doing variable speed or more constant?
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It lowers the point in the rev range at which the transmission kicks down to a lower gear. Used for accellerating when already moving - ie when overtaking.
Can also be used to see how quickly you can use a tank of fuel. ;D
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Also quite useful when going up hill in slow moving traffic, prevents the transmission changing up and down quite so much.
And also usefull when descending hills by applying slightly more engine braking. Which if it keeps the RPM above 1500rpm is more fuel efficent.
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Good excuse to test it out i suppose ;)
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good when towing as well,hangs on to the gears a bit longer
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Give it a try and let us know what the instant mpg is, :D :D
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As long as its better than my 3.2 v6 frontera at 8-9 MPG :o
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As long as its better than my 3.2 v6 frontera at 8-9 MPG :o
the display doesn't go lower than 7.1 ::) ::)
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Also quite useful when going up hill in slow moving traffic, prevents the transmission changing up and down quite so much.
And also usefull when descending hills by applying slightly more engine braking. Which if it keeps the RPM above 1500rpm is more fuel efficent.
I use it in the same way also :y
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imo, manuel like (over drive 1,2,3,D) usage gives better results and control imo.. you can use sports mode at the same time also.. as a result you will make the fuel station more happy by your frequent visits ;D :y
ps: before using overdrive try accelerating in 1 st and 2 nd to see their limits .. so you can safely drop the gear.. from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
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...... from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
:o :o :o How fast? :o :o ::) ;)
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...... from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
:o :o :o How fast? :o :o ::) ;)
tested :y many times..
I'm curious what was your 1st gear limit :-? ..
or does the gear ratios change according to region/model :-?
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imo, manuel like (over drive 1,2,3,D) usage gives better results and control imo.. you can use sports mode at the same time also.. as a result you will make the fuel station more happy by your frequent visits ;D :y
ps: before using overdrive try accelerating in 1 st and 2 nd to see their limits .. so you can safely drop the gear.. from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
Also note that the transmission wont physically engage a gear if it is not safe to do so. You could travel at 150MPH and pull the stick into position 1, but it wont engage 1st gear..... thats the theory anyway! ;D
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imo, manuel like (over drive 1,2,3,D) usage gives better results and control imo.. you can use sports mode at the same time also.. as a result you will make the fuel station more happy by your frequent visits ;D :y
ps: before using overdrive try accelerating in 1 st and 2 nd to see their limits .. so you can safely drop the gear.. from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
Also note that the transmission wont physically engage a gear if it is not safe to do so. You could travel at 150MPH and pull the stick into position 1, but it wont engage 1st gear..... thats the theory anyway! ;D
yep.. it wont change..also tested ;D :-[ but dont try !!
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imo, manuel like (over drive 1,2,3,D) usage gives better results and control imo.. you can use sports mode at the same time also.. as a result you will make the fuel station more happy by your frequent visits ;D :y
ps: before using overdrive try accelerating in 1 st and 2 nd to see their limits .. so you can safely drop the gear.. from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
Also note that the transmission wont physically engage a gear if it is not safe to do so. You could travel at 150MPH and pull the stick into position 1, but it wont engage 1st gear..... thats the theory anyway! ;D
I've known the theory for years ..... but never tested it in action! ;D ;D ;D
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...... from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
:o :o :o How fast? :o :o ::) ;)
tested :y many times..
I'm curious what was your 1st gear limit :-? ..
or does the gear ratios change according to region/model :-?
nobody tested :-?
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...... from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
:o :o :o How fast? :o :o ::) ;)
tested :y many times..
I'm curious what was your 1st gear limit :-? ..
or does the gear ratios change according to region/model :-?
nobody tested :-?
While accelerating? I've never taken enough notice. I'm normally looking to see where I'm going rather than how fast I'm going. ;D
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...... from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
:o :o :o How fast? :o :o ::) ;)
tested :y many times..
I'm curious what was your 1st gear limit :-? ..
or does the gear ratios change according to region/model :-?
nobody tested :-?
While accelerating? I've never taken enough notice. I'm normally looking to see where I'm going rather than how fast I'm going. ;D
;D ;D logical.. to tell the truth , first time I tested this when we were going to breakers with mechanic friend .. and both of us were shocked when we see the odo :o :o
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imo, manuel like (over drive 1,2,3,D) usage gives better results and control imo.. you can use sports mode at the same time also.. as a result you will make the fuel station more happy by your frequent visits ;D :y
ps: before using overdrive try accelerating in 1 st and 2 nd to see their limits .. so you can safely drop the gear.. from experience my 2.5 auto can do approx 90 km/hr in 1st
Also note that the transmission wont physically engage a gear if it is not safe to do so. You could travel at 150MPH and pull the stick into position 1, but it wont engage 1st gear..... thats the theory anyway! ;D
and if it does it will only do it once :D :D
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Cem, mine will do;
1st - 54mph (87km/h)
2nd - 87mph (140km/h)
3rd - 130mph (209km/h)
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Cem, mine will do;
1st - 54mph (87km/h)
2nd - 87mph (140km/h)
3rd - 130mph (209km/h)
must be the same then.. my odo reads more as I'm aware.. :y