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Old 02-17-2010, 04:38 PM
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is it bad to drive in "3" on a 99 a4??
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Only bad for gas mileage. OD/4th ("D", on a Trans Am) will give you the lowest cruising rpms, hence best MPG.
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I was told by a transmission guy that as long as your driving in the city 45mph or less you are better off leaving it in drive, so the transmission isn't constantly going in and out of lockup in overdrive.
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Originally Posted by Agent_Orange_Shuvel
I was told by a transmission guy that as long as your driving in the city 45mph or less you are better off leaving it in drive, so the transmission isn't constantly going in and out of lockup in overdrive.

It will save a lot of wear and tear on your 3-4 clutches wich are usually the first to go anyway.....
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ok yea guess im just gonna drive in D now..i just really like hearing my exhaust, i wish i had a manual!!




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