Can the S gear be used at a speed of 120 km/h?
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Yes, but it is not recommended to do so when the engine speed is high, otherwise it may easily lead to danger. The relevant explanations are as follows: Introduction: Shifting into N gear during deceleration or downhill to coast and save fuel can cause damage to the automatic transmission due to insufficient lubrication. Suddenly shifting into a lower gear at high speeds. Shifting into R gear before the car has completely stopped when parking, etc., are all dangerous behaviors. Extended Information: Many automatic transmission cars are equipped with "restriction gears," such as "1," "2," "3," "4," etc. Their function is to limit the shifting timing of the automatic transmission to achieve continuous engine speed increase, which is beneficial for the output of engine power and torque.
Last time on the highway, I tried shifting to S mode at 120km/h—no problem at all! Modern car transmissions are smart enough that the computer automatically controls engine RPM based on speed. Just a heads-up: since this gear keeps RPMs higher, fuel consumption will increase—I noticed the instant fuel display showed about 1L more. It’s especially thrilling when overtaking; a quick press on the gas delivers instant power. But don’t use S mode for long highway drives—it’s like making someone run a marathon daily, which accelerates transmission wear. Switch only when needed.
