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Vehicle driving modes
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:13 am
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:13 am
Does anyone actually use these? I mean, I use the tow/haul when towing a heavier load, but other than that is this just a worthless computer feature?
My truck has normal, eco, tow/haul, snow/wet, and sport modes. Truck has been on normal for 99.9% of operation.
My truck has normal, eco, tow/haul, snow/wet, and sport modes. Truck has been on normal for 99.9% of operation.
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Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:15 am to Dick Jacket
Tow/haul usually locks the torque converter and keeps rpms above a certain level. If you are towing without it, you could be putting additional stress on your torque converter. Otherwise, it probably just alters the shift points and whatnot in other modes.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:18 am to Dick Jacket
I have played around with a few of them on my F150. I have used the eco mode when driving long distances on highways and it does help a little with fuel mileage as it keeps the gears changing at a lower rpm. I have used sport mode as well when I knew I had a passing lane coming up so that it would keep my in my powerband longer with higher rpms when shifting. I generally keep mine in normal mode most of the time because it suits my driving fine around town
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:19 am to Dick Jacket
I use Snow/wet when it storms or when I'm off pavement maybe three times a year ... worthless
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:20 am to Dick Jacket
Yes... On performance vehicles it adjusts the transmission shift points, adjusts suspension, steering, traction control, etc
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:21 am to Dick Jacket
I don't have modes in my vehicle, but I assume I'd use "eco" mode on long trips just to see if it worked.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:22 am to Restomod
I mean, I get putting a 911 or an M5 into sport mode for those reasons.
But I’m talking for F150 (me) or shite like a Chevy Traverse.
But I’m talking for F150 (me) or shite like a Chevy Traverse.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:23 am to Dick Jacket
I like a car without modes.
I used to have a car that had "sport" and "normal," and I used "sport" a lot because "normal" used shifting logic that was obsessed with fuel economy (and I'm not)
I used to have a car that had "sport" and "normal," and I used "sport" a lot because "normal" used shifting logic that was obsessed with fuel economy (and I'm not)
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:23 am to Dick Jacket
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Truck has been on normal for 99.9% of operation.
If youre doing normal driving 99.9% of the time then why would you use the other modes?
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:24 am to Dick Jacket
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I mean, I get putting a 911 or an M5 into sport mode for those reasons.
But I’m talking for F150 (me) or shite like a Chevy Traverse.
For a truck it will adjust your transmission shift points which helps with towing. It will adjust the shocks if programmable to help with the load.
This post was edited on 1/10/20 at 7:26 am
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:25 am to CaptainsWafer
Well, I drive in wet weather a lot, but I don’t change my vehicle mode into snow/wet. I’m curious as to whether anyone actually uses this stuff.
The only thing I could tell snow/wet does is reduce takeoff power to reduce tire slippage. I guess it’s a feature for retards who don’t know how to drive.
The only thing I could tell snow/wet does is reduce takeoff power to reduce tire slippage. I guess it’s a feature for retards who don’t know how to drive.
This post was edited on 1/10/20 at 7:27 am
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:28 am to Dick Jacket
I use ride comfort, highway speed driving mode and acceleration modes pretty often.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:30 am to zippyputt
If I had variable suspension I would definitely use that. I only have apparent transmission modes all but 2 of which (normal and tow) just seem to be fluff.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:31 am to Dick Jacket
I use sport mode when Im feeling frisky
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:31 am to Dick Jacket
My vehicle has a hill climb mode which can lock/unlock rear diff and apply independent braking to each wheel.
I've used it for heavy snow up north and for trail riding in Moab.
It is extraordinary what it can do for a novice driver.
I've used it for heavy snow up north and for trail riding in Moab.
It is extraordinary what it can do for a novice driver.
This post was edited on 1/10/20 at 7:34 am
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:33 am to X123F45
I put my Z71 in sports mode when im drag racing on the parkway... 
Posted on 1/10/20 at 7:35 am to NOBOTIGER
I will admit to having used the hill mode for a wet road launch against a buddy's quatraporte on airline 
Posted on 1/10/20 at 8:06 am to Dick Jacket
I use mine but it actually changes the waste gate spring settings on the turbo and throttle response is different so you definitely feel it. Non sporty cars it doesn’t really do a whole lot except alter the shift points but I drive a manual so I decide when to shift. Sports cars have additional things like adjustable dampers so your suspension and handling will change with these settings as well.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 8:10 am to Dick Jacket
My car doesn’t have adaptive suspension, so changing the driving mode only affects throttle response, steering, and transmission programming. That said, it does make a noticeable difference. Has a sport, normal, and eco mode.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 8:13 am to Dick Jacket
I love how high performance track focused cars have sport modes.
Like yea I just dropped 200k on a Porsche GT3 RS and I will be using the normal mode...
I get having a "track" mode but just make the "sport" mode standard lol.
Like yea I just dropped 200k on a Porsche GT3 RS and I will be using the normal mode...
I get having a "track" mode but just make the "sport" mode standard lol.
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