Shift Points for 05 W203
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BLACK 05 C230SS
Shift Points for 05 W203
Hi,
I just purchased a 05 W203 (auto) and would like to know the proper shift points when using the Manual mode. I shift from 1-2 when it hits 4000 RPM and than 2-3 at about the same point. Is that OK or I can burn the engine out doing this?
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I just purchased a 05 W203 (auto) and would like to know the proper shift points when using the Manual mode. I shift from 1-2 when it hits 4000 RPM and than 2-3 at about the same point. Is that OK or I can burn the engine out doing this?
Thank You
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2004 C230k (SOLD), 2005 C230k (Lease ended), 2004 Carrera 4 Cab, 2007 530i
I doubt you will "burn" your engine even doing higher rpm shiftings...fuel cut at redline is invented to prevent you from "burning" your engine....seriously is this your first car? There isnt really a standard of where in the rpm range you should shift..its really user preference, thats why there is a manual mode. Otherwise they will all just come with fully auto where all shiftings are pre-set.
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This is my first Benz and I previously owned a Nissan Maxima and Honda before that. Shifting was basically at the high rpms which the japanese cars where made for. So when I purchased my first Benz than I was scared to drive it like I drive the honda's and stuff.
I just want to make sure how to shift it properly to maintain a good engine and transmission. Thought I could ask you guys who have driven these cars more than me on proper upshifting and downshifting.
Thank You.
I just want to make sure how to shift it properly to maintain a good engine and transmission. Thought I could ask you guys who have driven these cars more than me on proper upshifting and downshifting.
Thank You.
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Nah...you're fine. Beside, if you don't up shift when the rpm reach the redline, the car automatically up shift the gear for you.
On down shifting, you can only do it manually when you reach 70mph for 3rd gear, 50 mph for 2nd gear and 30mph for 1st gear, otherwise it won't let you.
On down shifting, you can only do it manually when you reach 70mph for 3rd gear, 50 mph for 2nd gear and 30mph for 1st gear, otherwise it won't let you.
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Originally Posted by essa
Nah...you're fine. Beside, if you don't up shift when the rpm reach the redline, the car automatically up shift the gear for you.
On down shifting, you can only do it manually when you reach 70mph for 3rd gear, 50 mph for 2nd gear and 30mph for 1st gear, otherwise it won't let you.
On down shifting, you can only do it manually when you reach 70mph for 3rd gear, 50 mph for 2nd gear and 30mph for 1st gear, otherwise it won't let you.
Yes, hes absolutely right. The manual mode is not a true sequential shifting, even if you wanna go crazy on it...it wont let you.
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
Thanks alot for that information. When is the breakin period over.. How many miles?
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Originally Posted by skahung
This is what ppl tell me......"keep rpm under 3k until 1000 miles, under 4k until 3000 miles, after that...beat the **** outta it!!!
