Automatic Transmission

[crankshaft]

Hi all, I am a new member and new to automatic transmission. Can the experts please let me know, when should I use the other gear shifts (Except for P, N, R & D) for better engine health and fuel economy. I tend to use D always while I drive. Thank you.

[Saiya]

I always have it in D for normal driving conditions.

The only time I ever change it to 2 or even L is in heavy traffic or when going down a steep hill for engine braking, apart from that you really dont need to change gears.

PS auto's rock! Just ask me.

[Kenneth]

2nd when u wanna overtake i suppose.. and also downhill as saiya suggested... :P dont forget bout uphill too.. sometimes its so steep that 2nd gear will hv to do it..

[1rocky]

Welcome . Also have auto and agree with the others. When i go down steep mountain roads also use the 2nd or L as saves on brakes.

Autos rock

[Modena]

Just keep it in D.

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

[J e r e M y]

Just keep it in D.

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

:P i guess thats when u use 2 or L :D

[DHC09]

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

Use both your foot. Release the break with your left foot as you accelerate with the right :) problem solved.

[Modena]

Just keep it in D.

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

:P i guess thats when u use 2 or L :D

Na thats when in D. I dont use 2 or L.

My old Skyline didnt roll back hmm.

[Modena]

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

Use both your foot. Release the break with your left foot as you accelerate with the right :) problem solved.

yeah but that makes the car jump forward lol

[DHC09]

Also my car tends to roll back when on steep hills, anyone the same?

Use both your foot. Release the break with your left foot as you accelerate with the right :) problem solved.

yeah but that makes the car jump forward lol

No, not hold down the brake and then let go. As you are releasing the brake pedal slowly accelerate (at the same time). Just like with a clutch & accelerator.