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Old 02-12-2008, 10:29 AM   #1
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Does the Economy mode work when running on LPG? I don't seem to notice any difference in performance or economy.
How does the Economy mode work anyway?
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:42 AM   #2
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Switching between economy and power mode only changes the shift points for the auto. Power will hold the gears a little longer than economy.
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:43 AM   #3
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Took the words out of my mouth Daniel.
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:50 AM   #4
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Yep, Dan said it in one. It will work regardless of what fuel you use
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:58 AM   #5
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Yeah doesnt matter what fuel you use. It doesnt do anything to the engine. As Peuty said, it just changes the characteristics of the transmission. It will hold gears longer, and kicks down a gear quicker when you put your foot down. Far more suited to spirited driving. Where as with econ, as the name suggests, its more for economical day to day driving, as the shift points are lower in the rev range, and it wont kick down as quick, or in some cases at all, when you put your foot down.
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Old 03-12-2008, 06:25 PM   #6
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its good for those late night dashs home or when ur in a petrol hungry mood
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Old 04-12-2008, 12:13 PM   #7
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Turn Economy off and your car soon learns your "bad" habits... likve putting it in Drive, slap your foot down, down shift to 1st automatically and changes to 2nd at 5,000rpm... lol!
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Old 05-12-2008, 04:27 PM   #8
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Hi, can anyone tell me the weight and physical dimensions of an AU auto box? I need this info for a courier.
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