 dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
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London, ON | reply to Mike2009
Re: Gasoline Prices Below 99 Cents/Litre By Christmas said by Mike2009:Manual mode sounds like something for amateurs.Why bother?
i wouldn't use it to "drive a stick", otherwise i would have simply bought a car with a manual...however, in terms of starting on ice from a stop, putting into 2nd instead of first can aid with traction...same for engine braking (downshifting) to avoid locking up the wheels during relaxed braking (or going downhill)...also, depending on the gearing of your vehicle, and your speed, you might find it handy to hold a gear...in my car, if you set the cruise for 80, and travel on hilly terrain, the transmission will cruise in 6th, then downshift to 4th or 5th to maintain speed if the inclines are steep enough...alternatively, you can simply put it in 5th and leave it there if you want.
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