Using Drive?

[sam__kent]

Hi folks - another auto trans question:

What are people's views on using "Drive" - do you use it all the time, or only over 80km/h?

Specifically, I am asking about a VR auto, as I figure it would be a "smart enough" auto box, so I use drive all the time - even in 50 and 60 zones.

Any advice appreciated

 

[fitzy2005]

i use gears in my vr auto all the time to slow down compression braking heh

 

[maginoodle]

no need to use the gears in an auto, except when you dont want it to change up gears, this is usually when you are towing or want the car to rev higher

 

[Torquen]

yeh id agree, just use drive. except for doing stand stills (use 1st 4 that )

 

[stocky]

vr-vs, just leave it in D. its only the vn and vp drivers that need to worry about switching between [D] and D.

 

[sam__kent]

Thanks for your feedback, folks

 

[patullose]

it depends, if u want a more instant responce all the time i leave it in 3rd with power on but it uses more fuel, for everyday driving leave it in D saves you on fuel also

 

[kopper69]

I wouldnt muck around with it, except if I was towing (thats what its designed for). Playing with them can put the wrong pressures in the wrong places at the wrong times -> recondition tranny -> $1700

 

[Joes_meat]

I often leave it in 3rd so the torque converter will lock up.

 

[NickVR]

the power button does two different things when D is selected. when the power button is on it will stay in 3rd untill you hit 85kmph then hit overdrive. it also holds 1st gear longer. with economy it will go into overdrive no matter what speed unless you select 3rd. i've been told that if the overdrive is engaged at low speeds (0-60) it can cause the trans to overheat. i leave mine in D and the power button on all the time.