Manually Shifting the Automatic Tranny...

[rwlewis]

I have a 2011, 3.8L V6 Genesis Sedan. Currently it has less than 10K miles.

I have really enjoyed playing with the manual mode of the 6 speed transmission. I use it for spirited acceleration, but I also like to downshift and use the engine for braking.

Is using the engine/transmission this way likely to show any specific long term issues?

I realize of course that any hot-dogging is going to increase the normal wear and tear rate of any powertrain components, but wonder if there is any specific issues related to engine braking with the automatic....

Richard

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

I have a 2011, 3.8L V6 Genesis Sedan. Currently it has less than 10K miles.

I have really enjoyed playing with the manual mode of the 6 speed transmission. I use it for spirited acceleration, but I also like to downshift and use the engine for braking.

Is using the engine/transmission this way likely to show any specific long term issues?

I realize of course that any hot-dogging is going to increase the normal wear and tear rate of any powertrain components, but wonder if there is any specific issues related to engine braking with the automatic....

Richard

Should be no issues. I use mine in snow every winter, and since you can't redline it anyway...
Though you will see a reduction in MPG.

Disclaimer: I'm not a mechanic, I just play one on the Internet.

 

[jdposhkus]

Should be no issues. I use mine in snow every winter, and since you can't redline it anyway...
Though you will see a reduction in MPG.

Disclaimer: I'm not a mechanic, I just play one on the Internet.

This place is lousy with internet-trained-mechanics....
I am one too!!
Where did you get your study??
I did post secondary at VW Vortex, and then matriculated to Passatforums, and, did my post-grad work at MAXIMA.ORG and did a fellowship at MDX.ORG

Cheers!

JDP

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

This place is lousy with internet-trained-mechanics....
I am one too!!
Where did you get your study??
I did post secondary at VW Vortex, and then matriculated to Passatforums, and, did my post-grad work at MAXIMA.ORG and did a fellowship at MDX.ORG

Cheers!

JDP

Hee. I went to VWV too! I was on the 6 year plan, degrees in B5.5 and B6.
Then Hyundai made the Genesis at the same time as the CC came out.
And here I am...

 

[rwlewis]

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