Looking for opinions on automatic vs stick
I'm looking at fords - F350 v10 dually between 1999 and 2005 and am wanting to know which performs better and holds up better, automatic transmissions or 5 speed manual transmissions. I'd appreciate y...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
Bare in mind mpg tests changed in 2008
When old tests were showing rating at speed A and B plus urban driving, new test involve whole program including accelerating, slowing down, stopping, making it more like taxi driving.
So some drivetrains will shine in such tests more than others, but I don't think we should have illusion that fluid mixing automatic can beat economy of straight manual box on straight highway driving.
And this is what most of us do with TC
It will if the torque converter locks up, acts as the same as a manual then. Mine locks in 2-6th....and I'd put my auto up against any manual anyday...in both a drag race and towing. :)
