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Old April 12th 11, 03:47 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
Brent[_4_]
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Default Automatic vs. Manual transmission

On 2011-04-12, jim beam > wrote:
> 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"?


What you don't have a smart ass response about some special drag racing
automatic?


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