Drive 3

[v6accord]

When Im in the city I keep my v6 in drive 3. I never go above 4 and half grand. Will this have any negative effect on my car? I hate it when Im in drive 4 and it shifts back and forth.

[Maxvla]

drive 3 limits your car to maximum of 3rd gear.
if you push 45-50 in town you'll get excessive rpms.
but if your just mopeding around at 30-40 drive 3 is fine.
excessive rpms btw wont harm your car in that speed range it will just burn extra gas.
>>Later>>

[Accord Man]

Why not just put it in D4 and let your tranny decide which gear is best?!

[ebpda9]

i dunno 'bout the v6 but the i4 really likes rpms over 3500. they work best there.

[Accord Man]

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
i dunno 'bout the v6 but the i4 really likes rpms over 3500. they work best there.


For acceleration, sure..

But when cruising, why waste gas for nothing??

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Originally posted by Accord Man



For acceleration, sure..

But when cruising, why waste gas for nothing??

Agreed. If you're just cruisin, leave it in D4.

[Maxvla]

my point exactly.

[ebpda9]

Originally posted by Accord Man

But when cruising, why waste gas for nothing??

maybe he likes the roar of the engine ;) who knows ?

[Maxvla]

craziness needs no explanation... so i wont try to explain.