Shifting point
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Shifting point
Just wondering, what do you guys think is a good shifting point on the RPM range when normal driving? I usually let it shift around 3500RPM's? Is that too high? low?
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You have a standard? I didn't know any W202's came with that option. I would say that your shift points really don't matter, higher shift points are really not any harder on the tranny than lower ones as long as they are smooth and not jerky, those kind are rough on the clutch etc. When I drove my MAXIMA I would shift consistently at about 3200.
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Originally posted by davis449
You have a standard? I didn't know any W202's came with that option. I would say that your shift points really don't matter, higher shift points are really not any harder on the tranny than lower ones as long as they are smooth and not jerky, those kind are rough on the clutch etc. When I drove my MAXIMA I would shift consistently at about 3200.
You have a standard? I didn't know any W202's came with that option. I would say that your shift points really don't matter, higher shift points are really not any harder on the tranny than lower ones as long as they are smooth and not jerky, those kind are rough on the clutch etc. When I drove my MAXIMA I would shift consistently at about 3200.
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With an automatic transmission I think it's best to just press the pedal and let the tranny do it's thing. Our cars have computer chips that take in all kinds of information in order to decide on the best way to run the engine and gears, they are engineered to do what's best for the car. The transmission on my C220 does a really good job I think of pulling as much power as possible from my little engine, and it does things that are smart. Like for instance my car will have higher shifting points when the engine is cold in order to warm it up faster.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
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From: Boston
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Originally posted by mr_man12
With an automatic transmission I think it's best to just press the pedal and let the tranny do it's thing. Our cars have computer chips that take in all kinds of information in order to decide on the best way to run the engine and gears, they are engineered to do what's best for the car. The transmission on my C220 does a really good job I think of pulling as much power as possible from my little engine, and it does things that are smart. Like for instance my car will have higher shifting points when the engine is cold in order to warm it up faster.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
With an automatic transmission I think it's best to just press the pedal and let the tranny do it's thing. Our cars have computer chips that take in all kinds of information in order to decide on the best way to run the engine and gears, they are engineered to do what's best for the car. The transmission on my C220 does a really good job I think of pulling as much power as possible from my little engine, and it does things that are smart. Like for instance my car will have higher shifting points when the engine is cold in order to warm it up faster.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
Post some pics if u can, lets see the final results.BTW, does your C220 also shift into 4th gear around 26mph when the car is fully warmed up?
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Originally posted by mr_man12
With an automatic transmission I think it's best to just press the pedal and let the tranny do it's thing. Our cars have computer chips that take in all kinds of information in order to decide on the best way to run the engine and gears, they are engineered to do what's best for the car. The transmission on my C220 does a really good job I think of pulling as much power as possible from my little engine, and it does things that are smart. Like for instance my car will have higher shifting points when the engine is cold in order to warm it up faster.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
With an automatic transmission I think it's best to just press the pedal and let the tranny do it's thing. Our cars have computer chips that take in all kinds of information in order to decide on the best way to run the engine and gears, they are engineered to do what's best for the car. The transmission on my C220 does a really good job I think of pulling as much power as possible from my little engine, and it does things that are smart. Like for instance my car will have higher shifting points when the engine is cold in order to warm it up faster.
Trying to second guess the transmission by messing with the gas pedal isn't going to do much in my opinion, besides confuse the transmission. I use the gear shifter to downshift a lot tho ... the tranny doesn't know when I'm in a situation where I need max power (like on a freeway onramp). To use downshifting right it helps to know the min/max shifting points for the gears. Sometimes I wish I had more control, but that's the sacrifice made with auto transmissions I guess.
By the way GDawg thanks for the help on my radio installation -- I put it in along with the coin-holder-tray-thingie this weekend and it worked great.
As for the car having higher shifting points when the engine is cold, it's actually related to the catalytic converter warming up - not hte engine. Quite a nuisance IMO.
