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Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a black AUI Fairmont. Just a quick question - what does the ECON button actually do? I assume it changes the gear ratios or something but if you know what you're talking about it would be greatly appreciated. |
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13-02-2007, 08:51 PM
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When turned on, it changes gears at a lower rev, so it supposedly saves fuel. Also the gear changes are a little softer.
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13-02-2007, 09:01 PM
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As said above, i have Adaptive shift in my xr8 and i always use the Max performance mode so on yours it would be the other besides the econ, I use this setting as it has the quickest downshift time so when i need it to change from 2nd to 1st it does it as i press, not you press and the ECU thinks gee i think he wants a downshift here and thinks and thinks then go OOHHHH he really wants a shift and by the time it shifts there is a car in your rear-end(car).
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13-02-2007, 09:53 PM
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In Econ mode, it also takes a bigger jab with the pedal to make it kickdown.
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13-02-2007, 10:20 PM
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I think I understand now:
ECON on, car go slow, ECON off, car go fast. Thanks guys appreciate it. |
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13-02-2007, 10:54 PM
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I have mine on all the time though, as with ECON off it holds the gears long enough for that characteristic Falcon auto gearbox whine to kick in!! I hate that bloody noise more than anything, so I leave it in Economy mode, and it doesn't hold gears long enough for that noise to kick in! Sad I know, I obviously have too much time on my hands!
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mine lives on economy.
why? because when i put it on power, i feel like i have all this extra power, and i have to prove it. LOL
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14-02-2007, 12:34 PM
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I can't pick the difference, except when the aircon is on it seems to kick in less when in econ
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14-02-2007, 05:09 PM
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I leave mine in ECON ... as the standard factory LPG motor suck at revving ... there's no use turning ECON off .. unless you like the sound of a revving motor ... and still no more power.
Also ECON is better for towing and heavy load work as well .. less hunting for gears and a smoother drive.
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Mine doesnt even work. It feels like it is locked into power mode all the time. Anyone heard of this happening?
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Gear change up points should go up by about 1000 revs or so. It should kick down heaps easier. Also, both my AUs are on dual fuel and there is a difference still between modes. GK
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14-02-2007, 07:49 PM
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I leave my econ off, shifts are a little harsher but the difference in take off is noticable.
I will put the econ mode on when I am on long trips where shifting into lower gears is not really necessary. |
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Econ
Linear Mode
