I was wondering if anybody knows if using the Sports-Shifter will wear down your engine faster than using the 'D' setting?

Assuming that you shift properly and don't redline.....

I say no, if u shift properly

unlike manual that u man say bye bye to the clutch earlier. Automatic on TSX is just bunch of gears. And there are like 3 or 4 clutches for each contact point and those things "supposed" to last VERY LONG. Plus it is using torque converter. shouldn't be any problem.

 

What about wearing down the TRANSMISSION?

I would think the answer is "maybe yes," no matter how well you shift.
Anybody know?

This makes me use it less than I otherwise might.....

 

What about wearing down the TRANSMISSION?

I would think the answer is "maybe yes," no matter how well you shift.
Anybody know?

This makes me use it less than I otherwise might.....

of course, tranny will wear out if u use it more.
but there is not much difference between SS and auto. It is still shifting if the car is running. U know what i mean? lol... like if u leave it at D4 and go up to 60mph, let's say it takes 3 shifts for the computer to do it, it will also take u 3 shifts to do it in SS.

in some case, may even be less wear if u use SS. b/c the computer is stupid. e.g. computer will down shift when going downhill if not accelerating. If the distance is not that long, u can save 2 shifts if u are in SS mode.

anyways, although there may be a difference, won't be too much. Feel free to use the SS, it is the "same"

 

Thanks Sazabi, I am going to SS right now on my way to lunch.

 

Thanks Sazabi, I am going to SS right now on my way to lunch.

lunch so early???

wow... already 11:40... drive safe and don't race. SS is just for fun