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Originally Posted by reb01501
I don't understand the point you're trying to make. You start by questioning whether engine braking is occurring (and why is Moore's law relevant?), and then go on to describe you actually do observe it occurring. Seems to me you've answered your own question.
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Sorry for the oh so late reply. Moore's Law applies due to the greater amount of computer intelligence being used to control automatic transmissions today, as opposed to a few years ago. The point I was making is that I notice different levels of engine braking under different conditions even when I do nothing other than lift my foot from the gas pedal. Specifically it seems to me as though there is more engine braking occurring when the car is descending a hill than when it is rolling on level ground. Is it jus my imagination, or are the engineers perhaps using data to change the transmission's response under different conditions?