4Matic, Traction Control and Gas Mileage
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2005 320 4Matic
4Matic, Traction Control and Gas Mileage
So I've been playing around on the highway, testing gas mileage - and it seems as though if I turn off the traction control on my 4Matic, I get better gas mileage.
Can anyone else confirm this to be the case?
As a side note, it also feels like I get better acceleration with it off as well.
Can anyone else confirm this to be the case?
As a side note, it also feels like I get better acceleration with it off as well.
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So I've been playing around on the highway, testing gas mileage - and it seems as though if I turn off the traction control on my 4Matic, I get better gas mileage.
Can anyone else confirm this to be the case?
As a side note, it also feels like I get better acceleration with it off as well.
Can anyone else confirm this to be the case?
As a side note, it also feels like I get better acceleration with it off as well.
Please note that turning ESP OFF does NOT mean the car goes to 2 wheel drive. It's a full time 4-wheel drive. ESP engages under certain conditions like slipping.
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I'm surprised to have read this more than once. It makes absolutely no difference because the traction control isn't active unless there is a low-traction situation. Not to mention that it is STILL on even when you turn it "off" with the button "ESP OFF". Unless you disable it (and ABS) with dyno mode, that is.
PCY is right. This makes no more difference than the color of the driver's hair.
PCY is right. This makes no more difference than the color of the driver's hair.