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Old April 12th 11, 02:36 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
jim beam[_4_]
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Default Automatic vs. Manual transmission

On 04/11/2011 06:23 PM, Brent wrote:
> On 2011-04-12, Steve > wrote:
>> SBH wrote:
>>> It's been well known a manual transmission obtains better fuel mileage than
>>> an automatic. My sister is preparing to purchase a Ford Fiesta and wants a
>>> manual, mainly for the fuel savings. The sales guy indicated the new
>>> transmissions (more so the 6 speed auto in the Fiesta) are better and more
>>> fuel efficient than manuals. Anyone know if this is true?
>>>
>>>

>>
>> Yep, The computer know how to shift the trans for economy better than
>> you do. The only reason that older autos were worse than a stick was due
>> to the slippage of the converter and the lack of close gearing. New
>> trans have lock up, better gearing, better overall gear ratios and the
>> computer controls make them work much better than a stick.

>
> But for small cars with small engines an MT will probably still be more
> responsive than an AT programmed for fuel economy.


"probably"?


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