Anybody using L gear?

oragex · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:13

Anybody doing this for fun? I wonder about long term impact on transmission.

Recognized · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:49

I did a couple of times. I guess it is only used to go downhill due to engine breaking...
Do you really drive it on L?
Give me a shout when your engine explodes

Father Ted · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:50

Wouldn't use it "for fun", but I have used L when required, in all 3 autos I've owned.
I don't think it would have any ill effects on the transmission, let's face it: it was put there to use.

Georgeandkira · Dec 15th, 2015, 22:51

Where I live there are several STEEP hills. Using L is often called for.
I don't slam it into any gear.
It's only on steep downgrades my friends use their paddle shifters.

oragex · Dec 15th, 2015, 23:38

Seems the only way to get the engine past 2500 rpm. Sometimes an automatic feels a bit boring

blueacid · Dec 17th, 2015, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

Seems the only way to get the engine past 2500 rpm. Sometimes an automatic feels a bit boring

The geartronic I've got seems to push the shift point back and back the more I'm depressing the gas. At around 75% it's shifting at around 3,000RPM, 90% close to 4k (in a D5 with the redline at 4,500)

oragex · Dec 17th, 2015, 15:31

Indeed, the 5 speed works similar when the pedal is depressed. however this means that to get the rpm past 3000 one must accelerate quickly - which is not easy to do in traffic. I'm trying to get the engine to see more revs which helps keep it clean inside - in particular the vvt solenoids which activate past 4000 rpm, I think.

oragex · Dec 19th, 2015, 15:04

Went this Saturday morning for a test, L gear works fine and the engine is responsive at high rpm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WD71r0WMW4

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Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2024 17:32 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Wouldn't use it "for fun", but I have used L when required, in all 3 autos I've owned. I don't think it would have any ill effects on the transmission, let's face it: it was put there to use. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Seems the only way to get the engine past 2500 rpm. Sometimes an automatic feels a bit boring __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 17th, 2015, 15:31	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Indeed, the 5 speed works similar when the pedal is depressed. however this means that to get the rpm past 3000 one must accelerate quickly - which is not easy to do in traffic. I'm trying to get the engine to see more revs which helps keep it clean inside - in particular the vvt solenoids which activate past 4000 rpm, I think. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Dec 15th, 2015, 22:51	#4
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2024 18:58 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Where I live there are several STEEP hills. Using L is often called for. I don't slam it into any gear. It's only on steep downgrades my friends use their paddle shifters.

Dec 19th, 2015, 15:04	#8
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Went this Saturday morning for a test, L gear works fine and the engine is responsive at high rpm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WD71r0WMW4 __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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