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Originally Posted by Christ
...If a 15% drive-train loss is assumed for a manual, the resultant figure for a Auto might be something like 16-17%, rather than the traditional 20%...
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Do you have a source for this? Anytime the converter isn't locked up there are hydrodynamic losses.
This lists the automatic as %5 to %15 less efficient (not %1 to %2):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission#Benefits
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WINDMILLS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!!!
Last edited by dcb; 01-27-2009 at 01:41 PM..
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