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PaleMelanesian · 07-08-2009, 09:52 AM

Since you have a Honda automatic, this might work for you.

My '04 Ody will shift into 5th (top) gear at 45 mph, with no exceptions. That's just the way it's programmed. However, it will hold it in top gear down to about 41 mph before downshifting. I can get it into that "limbo" territory by doing a quick D-N-D shift anywhere in the 41-45 mph range, and it'll drop right into top gear.

07-08-2009, 09:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,402 PaleCivic - '96 Civic DX Sedan Team Honda 90 day: 72.37 mpg (US) Thanks: 123 Thanked 123 Times in 87 Posts	Since you have a Honda automatic, this might work for you. My '04 Ody will shift into 5th (top) gear at 45 mph, with no exceptions. That's just the way it's programmed. However, it will hold it in top gear down to about 41 mph before downshifting. I can get it into that "limbo" territory by doing a quick D-N-D shift anywhere in the 41-45 mph range, and it'll drop right into top gear. __________________ - - - - -Best 11-mile commute: 105 mpg - - - - -Best tank: 88.5 mpg / 1133 miles