eggbert68b
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Chaps,
Re 3500 Auto
I’ve noticed more recently that whilst driving in 3rd gear and then taking foot of the accelerator, the car decelerates significantly. If put into neutral it is much less so.
My ‘limited’ understanding was that being in Neutral or Drive should have a negligible effect on the distance the vehicle travels when the accelerator is not pressed because the torque converter disengages the engine below predetermined RPM levels.
Not being able to drive another P6 auto, I can’t make a comparison.
The auto box was reconditioned 17 years ago and 50k miles.
I appreciate the box and transmission won’t behave like a modern auto.
This deceleration feels like but isn’t the brakes dragging.
Is this a sign of wear or does the bw65 have this notable slowing down effect.
Up until now I have successfully avoided auto box concerns since the earlier work.
Fluid looks and smell ok.
Any discussion welcome
Thanks
Simon
Re 3500 Auto
I’ve noticed more recently that whilst driving in 3rd gear and then taking foot of the accelerator, the car decelerates significantly. If put into neutral it is much less so.
My ‘limited’ understanding was that being in Neutral or Drive should have a negligible effect on the distance the vehicle travels when the accelerator is not pressed because the torque converter disengages the engine below predetermined RPM levels.
Not being able to drive another P6 auto, I can’t make a comparison.
The auto box was reconditioned 17 years ago and 50k miles.
I appreciate the box and transmission won’t behave like a modern auto.
This deceleration feels like but isn’t the brakes dragging.
Is this a sign of wear or does the bw65 have this notable slowing down effect.
Up until now I have successfully avoided auto box concerns since the earlier work.
Fluid looks and smell ok.
Any discussion welcome
Thanks
Simon
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