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Allch Chcar · 05-02-2009, 10:42 AM

EPA's testing methods are also being worked by people who want the tests to come out in a certain way. Manuals are 10 points less drag resistance yet they get the same, and somedays less in EPA "testing". Maybe it has something todo with the 0-60 numbers eh?

The only downside I can find to the CVT is slow acceleration and possible durability issues. You still need to tune your engine for optimum results but at least you get to keep it in the sweet spot for accelerating and FE.

05-02-2009, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Allch Chcar EtOH Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Coast, California Posts: 429 Cordelia - '15 Mazda Mazda3 i Sport 90 day: 37.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 72 Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts	EPA's testing methods are also being worked by people who want the tests to come out in a certain way. Manuals are 10 points less drag resistance yet they get the same, and somedays less in EPA "testing". Maybe it has something todo with the 0-60 numbers eh? The only downside I can find to the CVT is slow acceleration and possible durability issues. You still need to tune your engine for optimum results but at least you get to keep it in the sweet spot for accelerating and FE. __________________ -Allch Chcar