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jmp0126 · 10-22-2005, 06:54 AM

Hi everyone,

Is it o.k. to leave the power button on at all times or is it better to leave it off until I'm ready to use it for passing?

Thanks,
jmp0126

RedPhoenix · 10-22-2005, 07:32 AM

just lets it shift at a higher rpm, more aggressive shifting.

Camry-rulez · 10-22-2005, 07:39 AM

you can drive all the time whit PWR ON, but it will shift at higher RPM, and that is not so comfortable...

***ModifierMR*** · 10-22-2005, 08:28 AM

It also takes more gas i belive

leasaunce · 10-22-2005, 08:36 AM

leave it on or off is O.K

chronoti · 10-22-2005, 08:36 AM

and it also helps with tranny slipping ..... well at least for me it does

scdtrd · 10-22-2005, 08:42 AM

Hello,

I have a 100 mile round trip commute to work, and 95% of that is highway.
I did an experiment and drove for a week with the PWR button off and then
a week with it on. I got an avg. of 25.63mpg with it off and 23.85 with it on.
The diff. is there, but my situation is unique as it is almost all highway miles.
The DRIVING sensation is MUCH better with PWR on. Crisper, and more "perky"
uphill and passing. It seems to have more performance with PWR on, but the shifts are
higher in the RPM band vs. "normal" driving.

Just my .02
SCDTRD