Tech Spec can download all the driving info?

[RussianBadBoyLB]

I was reading around when I ran into someone mentioning that a tech spec can download information from the cars computer and not cover your car under warranty if it shows the car has been misused. I don't do crazy stunts with my car, but I do tend to accelerate heavily a lot, and I down shift on a freeway a lot, to ether slow down a bit so I don't have to use the breaks or to pass up another car, as well as down shifting while slowing down at a light to save my breaks. I leased the car and its under the 36,000 mile warranty, I figured the breaks I gotta pay, the transmission if it breaks they gotta pay, so I try not to use my breaks as often. Now the information they can download, is that information only when something goes wrong, or they can download every single thing, form top speed to acceleration and so on? Should I worry, I mean does driving hard void the warranty? Can someone explain this whole thing to me. Thanks

ohh and I gota a 2009 corolla

[joeylgarcia]

are you saying that you do those things because you are worried about your brake pads? brake pads are cheap compared to the other parts of your car that might break down due to your style of driving. at any rate i believe only the most recent information on the car's computer can be downloaded and analyzed just in case a break down occurs. and if that is really the case you can continue what you are doing and not worry about anything. just hope the least expensive break down happens to your car so you wont have to shell out to much money. someone more knowledgeable on this topic can shed light.

[RussianBadBoyLB]

Originally Posted by joeylgarcia

are you saying that you do those things because you are worried about your brake pads? brake pads are cheap compared to the other parts of your car that might break down due to your style of driving. at any rate i believe only the most recent information on the car's computer can be downloaded and analyzed just in case a break down occurs. and if that is really the case you can continue what you are doing and not worry about anything. just hope the least expensive break down happens to your car so you wont have to shell out to much money. someone more knowledgeable on this topic can shed light.

I understand the break pads are cheap, but parts under warranty are free.
I just got into a habit of down shifting all the time, and accelerating fast, I don't slam pedal to the metal unless I' am getting on the freeway, but I push down about half way to just get the speed up. I did try and see what the top speed was at about 3 a.m when the freeway was completely empty. Its only 110mph lol

[sinnaever]

I wouldn't worry too much. unless you're dealer is shady of course...

Otherwise your driving is normal for most people. Tons of people downshift all the time.

The only way they'd void anything warranty wise is if they see that you did like multiple 12-15 second runs pedal to the metal and then let off and cruise at low speeds/rpm. (I.E. drag racing 1/4 mile) **I know those may not be Corolla Times... but you get my point**

Daily driving habbits don't void warranties. These cars are built for commuting. Tech Sheets can tell if you're racing or just an aggressive driver. Racers get voided.... Aggressive Drivers are told to calm down, but are not voided.

[joeylgarcia]

Originally Posted by RussianBadBoyLB

I understand the break pads are cheap, but parts under warranty are free.
I just got into a habit of down shifting all the time, and accelerating fast, I don't slam pedal to the metal unless I' am getting on the freeway, but I push down about half way to just get the speed up. I did try and see what the top speed was at about 3 a.m when the freeway was completely empty. Its only 110mph lol

always drive safely. enjoy your ride.

[trucknut1]

Originally Posted by RussianBadBoyLB

I understand the break pads are cheap, but parts under warranty are free.
I just got into a habit of down shifting all the time, and accelerating fast, I don't slam pedal to the metal unless I' am getting on the freeway, but I push down about half way to just get the speed up. I did try and see what the top speed was at about 3 a.m when the freeway was completely empty. Its only 110mph lol

I down shift all the time... seldom use the brakes. Not that I am worried I would wear them out as they are fairly cheap and very easy to replace. At worst the extra shifting may shorten the life of the clutch over many many miles, slightly more involved to replace but still not hard...

Questioning your 110mph top speed? do you have the 1.8 or 2.4? I have had my XRS doing 220kph (136mph) and I was not maxed out just having some fun passing a long line of vehicles, and going uphill as well...

[CircuitJerk]

Down shifting is completely unnecessary and prematurely wears not only the clutch but puts more stress on the engine and transmission. You guys keep on downshifting and I'll just replace my brake pads at normal intervals....LOL

[trucknut1]

Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

Down shifting is completely unnecessary and prematurely wears not only the clutch but puts more stress on the engine and transmission. You guys keep on downshifting and I'll just replace my brake pads at normal intervals....LOL

96 Toyota Tacoma... 357,xxx kms, original clutch, uses no oil, tranny shifts fine, been downshifted its entire life... and used for plowing... i am not to worried, most people will tell you to downshift rather then use the brakes when going down a hill, on steeper hills your brakes can easily over heat... why would stop and go traffic be any different? vehicles are designed to be downshifted to take advantage of the engine compression to help slow it down

what do you do, leave the clutch disengaged and drop it from 5th to say 2nd when you are ready to speed back up? perhaps an auto would be better suited for your driving style

[CircuitJerk]

Originally Posted by trucknut1

96 Toyota Tacoma... 357,xxx kms, original clutch, uses no oil, tranny shifts fine, been downshifted its entire life... and used for plowing... i am not to worried, most people will tell you to downshift rather then use the brakes when going down a hill, on steeper hills your brakes can easily over heat... why would stop and go traffic be any different? vehicles are designed to be downshifted to take advantage of the engine compression to help slow it down

what do you do, leave the clutch disengaged and drop it from 5th to say 2nd when you are ready to speed back up? perhaps an auto would be better suited for your driving style

Ok, I may be dumb, but I are not stupid

First of all I'm not going to debate the basic knowledge required, nor do I feel the need to qualify myself as having over 30+ years of driving a manual transmission, but I just did..
There are times when downshifting isn't necessary period. Please don't insult my intelligence. My comment was mostly sarcasm. I'm sorry you felt compelled waste your time to point out the obvious and how not to drive a manual.

[trucknut1]

Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

Ok, I may be dumb, but I are not stupid

First of all I'm not going to debate the basic knowledge required, nor do I feel the need to qualify myself as having over 30+ years of driving a manual transmission, but I just did..
There are times when downshifting isn't necessary period. Please don't insult my intelligence. My comment was mostly sarcasm. I'm sorry you felt compelled waste your time to point out the obvious and how not to drive a manual.

just so you know sarcasm is a verbal or facial cue and is often lost in typed text...

[joeylgarcia]

the responses have diverted from what the original poster was asking.

[humanoid]

Play nice kids, big brother is watching you.

[johncal]

Originally Posted by CircuitJerk

Down shifting is completely unnecessary and prematurely wears not only the clutch but puts more stress on the engine and transmission. You guys keep on downshifting and I'll just replace my brake pads at normal intervals....LOL

I agree...... if you don't know how to drive.