Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D?
05-07-2004, 11:14 AM
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Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D?
Probably shoulda posted this in this section, but here's a thread going on on the general discussion...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=814923
Thanks for any insight, have a great weekend guys :party: :hurray:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=814923
Thanks for any insight, have a great weekend guys :party: :hurray:
05-07-2004, 11:40 AM
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Re: Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D? (Humy)
I will be the first to say NO. :nono:, in this thread I am. :D Why? Transmissions are not designed as braking units. When in slower traffic and in a lower gear you are using the A4 for a brake of sorts. This accelerates the wear on the clutches/plates within this already over taxed component. The extra heat generated will also contribute to your transmissions untimely early demise.
A transmission is a gear change devise. Brakes are for braking......leave it at that.
That's my version and it might not be true. :crazy:
A transmission is a gear change devise. Brakes are for braking......leave it at that.
That's my version and it might not be true. :crazy:
05-07-2004, 12:53 PM
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Re: Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D? (Mark S.)
I do in heavy stop and go traffic. Speeds usually from 0-10-15-10-5, etc. It keeps the trans from constantly shifing 1-2-1-2-1-2-1.
05-07-2004, 02:00 PM
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Re: Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D? (Humy)
So many mixed answers - who to believe :crazy:
05-07-2004, 04:55 PM
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Re: Is it OK to drive an A4 in 2nd in slow traffic and how to shift back into 3 or D? (Humy)
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Low speeds are OK, like sub 30MPH, but you are better off leaving it in 3rd, as the weakest part of the tranny in a C5, is the shift from third to fourth.
I make it a habit in traffic under 50/55 MPH to leave it in third, and not let it do that 3rd to 4th shift. It helps alot, and will definitely help your tranny last longer.
A newbie to this forum, but a Mechanical Engineer, whose specialty is stress on material and metals. Love my 1998 Lt. Carmine Coupe.
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Low speeds are OK, like sub 30MPH, but you are better off leaving it in 3rd, as the weakest part of the tranny in a C5, is the shift from third to fourth.
I make it a habit in traffic under 50/55 MPH to leave it in third, and not let it do that 3rd to 4th shift. It helps alot, and will definitely help your tranny last longer.
A newbie to this forum, but a Mechanical Engineer, whose specialty is stress on material and metals. Love my 1998 Lt. Carmine Coupe.
Sempi :cool:
