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      06-21-2011, 05:36 PM   #4
mario486
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I have now read the posts in this thread a few times and I can in all honesty say I that I don't think I am experiencing this problem. Only real difference is that I have the diesel engine. A few comment from the way I experience it:

1. Driving on a trailing throttle (accelerating hard and then lifting off) does keep it in gear longer but I think this is by design.
2. Driving the auto in manual mode increases consumption in my case. It's quite fun though.
3. Driving with a light and gradual throttle causes a downshift sooner.
4. My car clearly uses engine braking as well, which may sound as if the engine is working hard, but as you all know actually uses little fuel.
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