I bought an automatic car. When accelerating, do you let up on the accelerator when you think it's about to change gears. Or do you just accelerate to
Posted by
Loyola
Jul 19 '15, 13:45
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The desired speed?
It seems like the first scenario would be more engine/gearbox friendly.
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Keep ya foot down until you get the speed you want. Also if you want it to accelerate fast put your foot down hard
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Karl_S
Jul 19, 15:28
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Just accelerate until you get to the speed you want. Current auto-transmissions are more efficient that manuals and
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TWuG
Jul 19, 14:44
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I often let up on the gas to get the trans to shift into the next gear, fancy cars have buttons for 'sport' 'econ' modes -- nm
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zeitgeist
Jul 19, 14:32
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Option a -- nm
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znufrii
Jul 19, 14:26
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Just wait until he gets to reverse. ;) -- nm
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tobor.2
Jul 19, 14:26
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Accelerate it to the dealership and trade for a manual. ;-) -- nm
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Beryllium
Jul 19, 14:10
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When I drive that slow, you know it's hard to steer And I can't get my car out of second gear What used to take two hours now takes all day.... -- nm
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I CAN'T DRIVE...FIFTY FIVE
Jul 19, 14:07
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Just accelerate, don't let up on the gas until you've reached the speed you want.
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Krusty
Jul 19, 13:54
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I always drive an automatic, just press the gas and away you go. don't worry much else -- nm
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Beaker
Jul 19, 13:54
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