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Old 09-04-2012, 09:27 AM   #61 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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I did a big trip this summer pulling a camper, and with the cruise on the transmission downshifted on downhills to try to keep the speed down! I haven't owned an auto in almost 20 years, but that really shocked me.

I fixed it by canceling the cruise on big downhills.

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Originally Posted by sheepdog44 View Post
Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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