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It`s Z Time · 11-07-2011, 12:29 PM

i may have maybe a dumb question but,does down shifting on a 6mt add to oil consumption problems?

fuct · 11-11-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by It`s Z Time

i may have maybe a dumb question but,does down shifting on a 6mt add to oil consumption problems?

370fan · 11-11-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by It`s Z Time

i may have maybe a dumb question but,does down shifting on a 6mt add to oil consumption problems?

I think it does. When you lift on a auto car, it upshifts and keeps RPM low. When you drive spirited in an MT car and you lift, you usually do more engine braking at a higher RPM. I can definitely see where downshifting, and more importantly engine braking, can have an adverse effect on oil consumption.

Cmike2780 · 11-11-2011, 08:11 PM

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I think it does. When you lift on a auto car, it upshifts and keeps RPM low. When you drive spirited in an MT car and you lift, you usually do more engine braking at a higher RPM. I can definitely see where downshifting, and more importantly engine braking, can have an adverse effect on oil consumption.

Nope

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It`s Z Time Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 16 Drives: Pearl White 6spd mt Rep Power: 15	i may have maybe a dumb question but,does down shifting on a 6mt add to oil consumption problems?