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This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« on: 01 February 2011, 12:26:53 »
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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« Reply #1 on: 01 February 2011, 12:29:21 »
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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« Reply #2 on: 01 February 2011, 12:53:44 »
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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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2011, 13:01:47 »
Good excuse to test it out i suppose  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: 01 February 2011, 15:17:04 »
good when towing as well,hangs on to the gears a bit longer
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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #5 on: 01 February 2011, 15:32:02 »
Give it a try and let us know what the instant mpg is, :D :D
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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #6 on: 01 February 2011, 15:51:55 »
As long as its better than my 3.2 v6 frontera at 8-9 MPG  :o
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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #7 on: 01 February 2011, 17:35:12 »
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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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« Reply #8 on: 01 February 2011, 18:07:11 »
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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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« Reply #9 on: 01 February 2011, 18:10:01 »
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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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #10 on: 01 February 2011, 18:40:33 »
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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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« Reply #11 on: 01 February 2011, 18:41:26 »
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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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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #12 on: 01 February 2011, 18:43:11 »
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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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« Reply #13 on: 01 February 2011, 18:44:49 »
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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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Re: This is no doubt a stupid question, but?
« Reply #14 on: 01 February 2011, 18:47:13 »
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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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