1 > 4 Shift for Fuel Econ?
#1
1 > 4 Shift for Fuel Econ?
I see this message come up on my dashboard every time when taking off and always wonder if it makes a difference. I've tried it a few times and seems like its a little rough on the clutch. The RPMs really fall...which is to be expected...but im just not sold on skipping 2nd and 3rd.
Any thoughts? I've yet to see any documentation on the fuel econ...is this technique worth it?
Any thoughts? I've yet to see any documentation on the fuel econ...is this technique worth it?
#2
It's called Skip Shift, it's there to help w/ gas mileage going from 1 to 2. It forces you into 4th vise 2nd. It isn't a big deal. There are like 4 parameters that have to be met for it to engage. It's not hurting anything. To NOT see it, just do like me, shift 1-3-5-6 when driving normally. It is covered in your owners manual.
#7
I've never seen any message about shifting when I drive my car. I have the 6 speed too. I guess I will count myself as lucky to not have it then. My old RX-7 had a light on the TAC that would light up at recommended shift points and it got annoying.
#8
I think mine gave up on trying to get me to skip shift.. seriously, the first couple of times the car did it, it locked me out of 2nd and 3rd, but now i get the message on the screen but i can still shift into 2nd.