View Poll Results: Auto Shift, Power Shift, or Comfort Shift
Auto Shift - Mid-Range RPM Shifting
93
54.71%
Power Shift - Higher RPM Shifting
61
35.88%
Comfort Shift - Low RPM Shifting
20
11.76%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 170. You may not vote on this poll
For Those with Automatics!!!
03-15-2004, 08:13 PM
#41
The better gas milage in power mode is fubar i get crap milage in power when im drinving downtown in milwaukee and why would you need to mash the pedal in comfort or auto i accelertae just the same i just dont hear my car wine up to 3500. in power you are rev much higher and your engine is turning much faster which means more fuel is being pumped in i think the power button is over rated definately auto or comfort for me.
03-15-2004, 11:50 PM
#43
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I leave it on auto because it switches to power when I mash the gas anyway.
03-16-2004, 12:07 AM
#44
I have a Power/Comfort Switch in my 5spd now 
If someone with a parts car wants to send me a cut wiring harness for it, I would appreciate it, the harness with 3" of wire would be more than enough, I'm tired of messing with the jerry rigged setup. heh. PM me if you can help me out with it.
03-16-2004, 02:02 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by turdlett
no it doesn't switch to power mode when the gas is pressed to full throttle. The switched is disabled by the ecu whenever the throttle is at ~75%
03-16-2004, 06:11 PM
#48
Originally Posted by turdlett
no it doesn't switch to power mode when the gas is pressed to full throttle. The switched is disabled by the ecu whenever the throttle is at ~75%
Matt B says it does, so you must be a hippie
03-17-2004, 11:45 AM
#49
When I pressed full throttle while I was in comfort. I never saw the power light come on. My light does work b/c once I switch it to power it illuminates.
Mrgone - why are you installing the switch in your 5 speed? Ur taking the dignity away from us autos...probably not.
Mrgone - why are you installing the switch in your 5 speed? Ur taking the dignity away from us autos...probably not.
03-18-2004, 10:59 AM
#50
That's because Comfort means it is always in comfort mode. It never enters power mode.
Auto means that it stays in comfort UNTIL you floor it in which it enters power mode.
Power mode of course means it is always in power mode, for more sporty acceleration/easy hill climbing/and better passing ability on the highway.
Auto means that it stays in comfort UNTIL you floor it in which it enters power mode.
Power mode of course means it is always in power mode, for more sporty acceleration/easy hill climbing/and better passing ability on the highway.
03-18-2004, 02:18 PM
#51
turdlett, thats the way my old auto was (comfort mode staying there, etc. I dunno, lol it's been a long time).
I installed the switch and wired the VI to Power mode (even though it does jack) and wired the VTC's to comfort (to comfort my ears).
I installed the switch and wired the VI to Power mode (even though it does jack) and wired the VTC's to comfort (to comfort my ears
).
07-11-2004, 09:09 PM
#53
well some idiot voted.
turdlett, sorry I didn't answer your question before. When it's in the middle it does nothing
I also disconnected the power valve wiring part because it didn't do jack.
turdlett, sorry I didn't answer your question before. When it's in the middle it does nothing
I also disconnected the power valve wiring part because it didn't do jack.
07-12-2004, 03:51 AM
#54
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The O/D doesn't have a specific speed that it kicks in at. The tranny will shift through gears as you accelerate and kick into O/D when you let off. Try cruising at city speed(35MPH, 50Kph) and turn O/D off. Watch the rev's jump.
I have that same problem.
07-12-2004, 09:42 PM
#57
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maxima is good times, worth any mpg problem (like mine)
07-13-2004, 03:04 AM
#58
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With so many miles (260k), my transmission shifts hard, I leave it in Comfort to reduce the hard shifts.
Glen
91 GXE
Glen
91 GXE
10-17-2006, 03:43 PM
#68
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So can anyone tell me which is the best?
10-17-2006, 06:46 PM
#70
Holy thread revival! I leave mine in the middle (Auto) all the time. I also do ATF drain and fills every other oil change (~6000 mi) with Nissan OEM ATF, and the thing still runs smooth as silk after 13.5 years and almost 170K.
10-18-2006, 10:07 AM
#71
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i keep mine on comfort. i like the green light as opposed to the orange one...
10-18-2006, 07:08 PM
#72
Yeah, Depends on my mood. If I'm frisky I'll keep it on power but if I'm highway cruising with little stops I'll run comfort. I actually don't think about it too much unless the little orange light is bothering me at night. (OCD)
I think it's like a placebo switch.
Although I hate how short comfort makes my first gear...
I think it's like a placebo switch.
Although I hate how short comfort makes my first gear...
10-19-2006, 05:54 AM
#73
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I leave the switch in the middle, I guess the middle is auto. But I use to have it in Comfort a lot, but then I had in Power for about a week to see a difference. I leave it in the middle because I think it doesnt matter, whether for pushing the pedal or cruising in this mode.
As for the O/D, I leave it on so it kicks when it needs to.
But does Comfort really give more MPG? is Power mode faster then Comfort or no difference?
As for the O/D, I leave it on so it kicks when it needs to.
But does Comfort really give more MPG? is Power mode faster then Comfort or no difference?
10-26-2006, 03:18 PM
#75
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I leave mine on auto because if I put it on power, I think it shifts way too much depending on how much gas you give it. I also think that when it is on power, it is just burning off more gas.
10-27-2006, 09:40 PM
#76
Originally Posted by Maxima9750
I leave mine on auto because if I put it on power, I think it shifts way too much depending on how much gas you give it. I also think that when it is on power, it is just burning off more gas.
Hmm.. I actually noticed it shifting less in power. Because say I'm driving normal and I'm at 30MPH then decide to tromp it. Instead of downshifting from 3rd or overdrive, a lot of times it's still in second. Just my personal expirience...
10-28-2006, 11:20 AM
#78
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My O/D is always on, and i was wondering why it feels like it has more tourqe.
last night i raced one of my friends and he has a toyota camery, and when we raced i left him in the dust like it was nothing.
last night i raced one of my friends and he has a toyota camery, and when we raced i left him in the dust like it was nothing.
10-28-2006, 11:24 AM
#79
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i just leave mine on auto, the light doesnt come on for comfort, only power, so i think its best to just leave it
10-29-2006, 04:49 PM
#80
Originally Posted by gregoryin07
My O/D is always on, and i was wondering why it feels like it has more tourqe.
last night i raced one of my friends and he has a toyota camery, and when we raced i left him in the dust like it was nothing.
last night i raced one of my friends and he has a toyota camery, and when we raced i left him in the dust like it was nothing.
Tell your tranny that I said it's life expectancy is about 3-6 months. J/P but seriously don't race the VG autos. I know since I have been through three in a little more than a year. ABout the O/D thing you car stays in 3rd gear and doesn't switch to the OD gear. Therefore you don't feel the car downshift from 4-2 or 4-3 since it dosn't have to as you are staying in your gears longer due to diengaging OD. That is not smart cuz gas costs but if you want power over a few extra dollars a week then do you but don't dog the tranny.