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Old 10-19-2001, 07:43 PM
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Auto transmission questions?

I just bought a 1989 Nissan Maxima with an automatic and 3.0 cyl engine.

On the center console???? the a/t switch says Power and comfort.

What is the best mode to drive in and why 3 options?

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Old 10-19-2001, 07:49 PM
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Re: Auto transmission questions?

Originally posted by winstamps
I just bought a 1989 Nissan Maxima with an automatic and 3.0 cyl engine.

On the center console???? the a/t switch says Power and comfort.

What is the best mode to drive in and why 3 options?

Thanks

Larry
I leave it in the middle, i let the transmission handle it... it is just so you can feel the power of the car (or so i heard) not really sure... anyone else know why?
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Old 10-19-2001, 08:34 PM
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Re: Re: Auto transmission questions?

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I leave it in the middle, i let the transmission handle it... it is just so you can feel the power of the car (or so i heard) not really sure... anyone else know why?
From my understanding, if placed n P the tranny shift's at higher RPM's giving the car a sportier feel n when n C it shift's alot sooner. Correct me if I'm wrong N E one.
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Old 10-19-2001, 08:39 PM
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From my understanding, if placed n P the tranny shift's at higher RPM's giving the car a sportier feel n when n C it shift's alot sooner. Correct me if I'm wrong N E one.
Icali1 is right. In P, shifts at higher RPM. In C, shifts a low so it's smooth (will not shift at high RPM even if you force it). The middle is just automatic/normal driving. Some people leave it in P all the time though.
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Old 10-20-2001, 09:49 AM
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will it give you different gas mileage?
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Old 10-20-2001, 02:15 PM
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comfort

will give you slightly better gas millage.
If it is in the middle then it drive in comfort unless
you hit the gas hard then it switches to power.
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Old 10-20-2001, 07:56 PM
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Some people leave it in P all the time though.
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