Auto Transmission questions?

Rugiz · 5-8-12, 3:37

Hey I am new to the mx6 and I own a 1992 V6 2.5i Auto.

Just a few questions about the auto transmission as I cant find any information anywhere about this.

I know that it has 3 modes D(3) Drive L(1) Low Gear?

Just wanting to know what S(2) stands for? Is it slow or sports?
As I know it wont change into 4th gear in S(2) mode but im not
sure if its just me but it seems to change at higher revs as if it
was in sports mode in S(2)?

Also in answering this auestion if anyone has a forum or website that explains the automatic transmission of my particular model that would be great.

**TwoPedalWarrior** · 5-8-12, 9:35

Hiya fellow Two Pedal Warrior!

Here is the scoop - pulled from here http://www.mx6.com/forums/2g-mx6-gen...2g-mx-6-t.html (How to activate hold on 2g mx-6 a/t?)

When the hold mode is on:
D (Drive)
The transaxle is held in third, it automatically downshifts to second at a stop, however, and returns to third for smooth acceleration.

S (Second)
The transaxle is held in second. Don't drive faster than 101 km/h (63 mph) in this position.

L (Low)
The transaxle is held in first. Don't drive faster than 58 km/h (36 mph) in this position.

Shift-up patterns with hold mode on:

D-Hold = 3rd (momentarily 2nd for standing start)

S-Hold = 2nd (fixed)

L-Hold = 1st (fixed)

I presume you know this, but if you don't - the auto tranny's that we have are considered amongst the crapiest out there. So, be nice on it if you want to push it from time to time.

I've chosen to use the Hold mode for breaking out onto the highway or straight lining with someone. The car can respond better from the shifting, but you can only really push from 1-2-3 kill hold then you get 4th. Too much work for too little gain.

I've learned to feather the accelerator - that allow me to "over ride" the auto tranny on it always shifting. Eg When I am on the highway, lets say I am on my way to go from 80-100km. Feathering the accelerator when the RPM is around 5K - the transmission will re gear giving the higher gear and the powerband really comes alive.

Hope this helps.

MosGuy · 5-8-12, 9:59

Hello Rugiz,

Firstly, welcome to the forum!. As for your question: 1 (L) stands for low & 2 (S) simply means Second. Your correct that in 2nd (S), the transmission only shifts between 1st and 2nd gears. In drive, you'll get 1st 2nd and 3rd.

Then depending on if yours has the hold switch or O/D (over drive). You can use them to lock into 3rd & not shift up into 4th. Though there is a slight difference how it's accomplished depending which switch type the car has. Mine has the O/D switch, which I prefer to the hold switch. As the O/D instantly lets me drop to 3rd or go to 4th depending on speed. The hold needs a little more right foot work to get the gear you want to stay in.

I can't say I've noticed that 2nd kicks in at higher revs. Then again when I want to play gears I tend to shift "manually" from 1 through D and then utilizing the switch to go between 3rd and 4th. In a way that allows me to over ride the shift points, as much as possible.

I see my fellow auto warrior pismoless has beat me to first response. I hope our posts have made things clearer

Rugiz · 5-8-12, 21:53

Hey thanks for answering the questions! And for linking the other thread

. Yep things are definitely clearer with the auto transmission now. Ive never actually owned and automatic although I have had plenty of experience in driving one, but mine now has an aftermarket muffler which combined with an auto is a little out of the ordinary due to limited control on revs. I must admit in doing this Im able to hear when the car needs to change or hold it just that bit longer and as pismoless said feathering or altering pedal to get into the correct gear has definitely made the car more enjoyable.

They really need that 5th gear in the auto to make the above 100km speed more smooth.

Ive got my car to 165km/h but i have herd the top speed of these are around 210-220km/h but maybe just in the 5 speed manual?

**TwoPedalWarrior** · 5-8-12, 22:24

235km has been achieved on mine. It was a slow climb from 220 to 235. Every thing has been bloody well maintained in the car.

I will die saying auto's can do some amazing stuff. But I will not say where this happened on the island. I still feel that adrenaline rush just typing this.

PS - Please everyone, drive safe. I was lucky that nothing happened. No traffic or anything on the highway. I will leave it saying that this was the one time the cards were in my favour and I don't need a 33 year life to come to an end anytime soon.

Rugiz · 5-9-12, 4:29

Yea I will eventually push it to 200km+. I mean i had 1986 fxgt corolla with a levin engine and got that car to 180km on the motorway the steering wheel was shaking an probably wouldnt have lasted to long at this speed but I still pushed it to 160-175 on quite a few other occasions with ease so compared to the mx6 it doesnt even compare. Although it was so light its speed off the mark was nice