AT netural downhill

Island_370 · 03-19-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

As Click and Clack point out, new brake pads are cheaper than a new transmission, so don't put extra wear and tear on the drivetrain for slowing down on hills. Use the parts as they are intended.

I believe they are talking about downshifting to slow the car in place of using the brakes. Not leaving the car in gear when going down hill.

JohnTrang · 07-11-2015, 01:33 AM

New Z owner and had the same question. I always coasted downhill with my automatic Civic and after 16 years no transmission problems (that I know of).

But my Z really slows down when off the gas, even downhill. The Z also has stickier tires. I'll try paddle shifting to a different (higher?) gear.

The 2015 owners manual P 5-13 says "Caution: Coasting with the transmission in the neutral position may cause serious damage to the transmission".

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07-11-2015, 01:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
JohnTrang Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North Alabama Age: 54 Posts: 47 Drives: 2015 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 13	New Z owner and had the same question. I always coasted downhill with my automatic Civic and after 16 years no transmission problems (that I know of). But my Z really slows down when off the gas, even downhill. The Z also has stickier tires. I'll try paddle shifting to a different (higher?) gear. The 2015 owners manual P 5-13 says "Caution: Coasting with the transmission in the neutral position may cause serious damage to the transmission".