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Not quite the case, it's for a fixed period of about 3 seconds. Then it releases irrespective of throttle input.
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Not quite the case, it's for a fixed period of about 3 seconds. Then it releases irrespective of throttle input.
BMW know what they're doing. Coasting in neutral where there is no engine braking effect and mechanical drag from the drivetrain uses less fuel on an instantaneous basis, but the distance you can travel whilst coasting that way versus coasting in neutral where you lose all the drag is much shorter, and therefore coasting in neutral is more fuel efficient on the whole.
There will be cases, for example a steep, long down hill run, where coasting in gear could be more efficient because the gradient keeps the speed up against the engine braking and drag effect.
I don’t like having my brake lights on as it annoys me when I’m behind a car with bright LEDs shining at me.
it probably depends on driving style whether ECO is beneficial .. people never seem to learn light sequences/timing on their commute route, and remove foot from accelerator sooner;
for an autobox could you actually leave it in highest gear, as you do in a manual, where drive train drag is minimal, and, with manual you always have the option of pushing clutch in too, if you need to stretch the final coast out. ... have never pushed the clutch in at >40mph to see how that would feel
D and foot on the brake here. I have stop start turned off as it does my head in most of the time, I'll turn it on if I'm in heavy/city traffic though.
I also just turn the car off and get out without touching the gear lever, I'm just really lazy
I also just turn the car off and get out without touching the gear lever, I'm just really lazy
I give it 2 months before you've totally given up on that. Shifting in and out of park all the time will get annoying fast.
Its always amazed me just how long it takes to lose speed when in eco pro coasting mode. It seems to go for ages! It's really useful in heavy Motorway traffic.
Yeah that was one of my favourite things about the F10, the coasting mode seemed to just last forever. The C43 has Gliding mode, but it's not as good in terms of keeping speed. But then with that car, I'm very rarely in eco mode, whereas I was in it 2/3 of the time while driving the 530
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I'm almost sticking to eco mode most of the time (when driving normally), but the really dull throttle response, and slow pulling away does take some getting used to. Especially if you're trying to move quickly.
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yeah, I find eco mode is something like: slow *push throttle a smidge more*, slow *smidge more*, slow *touch more*, wooooooshhh
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Is that the same for the DCT as well or just the slushbox? (i know it will hold it after releasing the break but i wasnt sure what its being held by).
afterthought ...its not advertised as active cyclinder shutdown , but it should be an application for that, which could benefit 140i economy too.
I think so, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll try to find an opportunity to test it.
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How would you tell, my m3 holds it for a few second (although it can roll backwards, so maybe is the gearbox just taking up slack on the clutch?).
I've already explained it doesn't do that
It only holds it for a short period.
So "yes" then?
(but only for a few seconds...enough for you to get your foot off the brake and onto the throttle)
TW is correct (as is more often than not the case). My DCT rolls backwards on a slope, the 'hill hold' gives you two or three seconds once you come off the brake before it starts to roll. The six (and, no doubt, the eight) cylinder manual transmission cars have this feature too.
The Z4 with SMG would also roll backwards on a slope.
On a level surface with no pressure on the throttle a DCT / SMG car won't creep forward, so I don't always need to keep my foot on the brake at the traffic lights...so perhaps that is the answer for the chap who's putting his automatic in P at the lights lol
The Z4 with SMG would also roll backwards on a slope.
On a level surface with no pressure on the throttle a DCT / SMG car won't creep forward, so I don't always need to keep my foot on the brake at the traffic lights...so perhaps that is the answer for the chap who's putting his automatic in P at the lights lol
Never ran Goodyear's myself but I understand they are a quality tyre. If you've been happy with them I'd advise to stick with them...