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19bonestock88 · 09-08-2018, 09:32 AM

I agree with Ecky on this one, the CVTs are great for keeping low RPM (my Altima turned 2500 at 80mph), but they’re still flawed in that they’re usually programmed to hold back on hills, and don’t allow normal pulse and glide cycles, or even DFCO in some instances... however, for the average driver, a modern CVT is great for efficiency... I could usually beat the EPA rating for my Altima by 25-30% without any sort of heroic effort...

09-08-2018, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
19bonestock88 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 1,352 IGL - '04 Saturn Ion Team Saturn 90 day: 56.19 mpg (US) Thanks: 63 Thanked 366 Times in 269 Posts	I agree with Ecky on this one, the CVTs are great for keeping low RPM (my Altima turned 2500 at 80mph), but they’re still flawed in that they’re usually programmed to hold back on hills, and don’t allow normal pulse and glide cycles, or even DFCO in some instances... however, for the average driver, a modern CVT is great for efficiency... I could usually beat the EPA rating for my Altima by 25-30% without any sort of heroic effort... __________________ My current Ecotec project... My last Ecotec project...