Originally Posted by
AudiA4Turbo22
Alright, retarded question, but i'd like an answer.
I use manual mode a lot from downshifting to up-shifting etc.
Now when i shift i let off the gas and then shift because i feel it engages better. This i know puts more stress on the TC, but am i really doing anymore harm?
I know i have to do a tranny fluid change cause it takes a while to engage into gear.
Any ideas?
I recommend using tip shift points only as consistent with engine rpm that results after the shift, to avoid useless stress on the trans. That is, don't downshift to 1st gear to soon etc. Or, let the trans downshift itself for stoplights instead of forced downshifts using the tip shifter before stopping. Remember that using the tip shifter, provides the ability to manually force shifts, doesn't mean it's always a good idea to do so. Try and avoid downshifts that would not happen in auto for the same road speed and engine speed combinations occurring. Same with up shifts, don't shift to soon, or later than usually the case. However, in tip mode, the torque converter clutch is locked up, "closed clutch", with no TC slip most of the time, except for the 2>1 downshift, while in 1st gear, before the 1>2 up shift, and is locked up 2nd gear > 5th gear. In D, the TC clutch locks up too, but has a programmed slip mode during shifts and for other speed/load combinations , to extend gear range and versatility. If there is any transmission clutch pack or TC clutch slipping occurring that is abnormal compared to normal programmed parameters, then there should be gear specific clutch slip related DTC/s stored in the diagnostics of the TCU.
TipTronic shifting is best used while driving on tight curvy back country rural roads, in a spirted fashon, for best control under those conditions similar to the gear shifting strategy used with a manual box for that type of driving. An advantage of the Tip trans, is that the throttle postition can be more even and constant despite gear changes, and is the best method, instead of how you modulate the throttle with shifts now.
For routine driving, D or S would be prefered for minimum stress on the trans. However, there is no cause for worry harming the trans using Tip mode, if used for road speed and engine speeds within typical limits.
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