Auto Question
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Instructor
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From: Cedar Rapids IA
Auto Question
On my Automatic transmission, what do the settings 3 - 2 - 1 stand for on the transmission?
Would you use one of these setting to help you accelerate faster?
There was a thread earlier this week how a person with MX0 was disappointed because he could not 'burn' out with his auto transmission. Could you use one of these gears/setting to do so? Would it be advisable to do so?
I believe 1 will not shift the car into the next gear, 2 (I think one shift), 3 (3 shifts) and D is overdrive, gear 4 - correct.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
Would you use one of these setting to help you accelerate faster?
There was a thread earlier this week how a person with MX0 was disappointed because he could not 'burn' out with his auto transmission. Could you use one of these gears/setting to do so? Would it be advisable to do so?
I believe 1 will not shift the car into the next gear, 2 (I think one shift), 3 (3 shifts) and D is overdrive, gear 4 - correct.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Staten Island NY
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Matrix6028
On my Automatic transmission, what do the settings 3 - 2 - 1 stand for on the transmission?
Would you use one of these setting to help you accelerate faster?
There was a thread earlier this week how a person with MX0 was disappointed because he could not 'burn' out with his auto transmission. Could you use one of these gears/setting to do so? Would it be advisable to do so?
I believe 1 will not shift the car into the next gear, 2 (I think one shift), 3 (3 shifts) and D is overdrive, gear 4 - correct.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
Would you use one of these setting to help you accelerate faster?
There was a thread earlier this week how a person with MX0 was disappointed because he could not 'burn' out with his auto transmission. Could you use one of these gears/setting to do so? Would it be advisable to do so?
I believe 1 will not shift the car into the next gear, 2 (I think one shift), 3 (3 shifts) and D is overdrive, gear 4 - correct.
Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
posts but this top's the cake... 
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Orange County CA
Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
You're essentially correct. Read pages 2-25 through 2-26 of the owner's manual for a more detailed explanation.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sandy Eggo Calif.
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12, '16
Originally Posted by Matrix6028
On my Automatic transmission, what do the settings 3 - 2 - 1 stand for on the transmission?
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Drifting
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by Gussy913
Have you ever drivin a car before? Every Automatic from the Model T had a 1, 2, D or 1, 2, 3, D or 1, 2, OD. of course if your in Drive & you switch to 3 or 2 you accelarate, your down shifting the transmision to a lower gear. No offence, I have seen some posts but this top's the cake...
posts but this top's the cake... Owners manuals... we dont need no stinkin owners manuals...
But to original post: You are correct and yes its in owners manual... try leaving car in 3 position on an open highway and youll see how much more responsive car gets around 50 MPH vs leaving it in drive..just dont do it for a long time less you dont care about fuel economy.
Melting Slicks
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From: Supply North Carolina
Originally Posted by Gussy913
Have you ever drivin a car before? Every Automatic from the Model T had a 1, 2, D or 1, 2, 3, D or 1, 2, OD. of course if your in Drive & you switch to 3 or 2 you accelarate, your down shifting the transmision to a lower gear. No offence, I have seen some posts but this top's the cake...
posts but this top's the cake... Ive never seen a stock Model T with an auto tranny. Street Rod maybe, but not a stocker........
Advanced
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From: Kansas
Originally Posted by Gussy913
Have you ever drivin a car before? Every Automatic from the Model T had a 1, 2, D or 1, 2, 3, D or 1, 2, OD. of course if your in Drive & you switch to 3 or 2 you accelarate, your down shifting the transmision to a lower gear. No offence, I have seen some posts but this top's the cake...
posts but this top's the cake... 
