Does keeping the PWR mode on have any impact?
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Keeping the PWR mode on will increase the car's fuel consumption and accelerate engine wear. More details about PWR are as follows: 1. "PWR" in cars actually refers to the "Power Mode," which is usually indicated by a PWR button, mostly found in Japanese cars. In Power Mode, drivers can noticeably feel that the car becomes more powerful. This is mainly because, in PWR mode, the transmission shifts more aggressively. For example, under normal conditions, the transmission might shift at 2000 RPM, but in PWR mode, it may shift at 3000 RPM. The delayed shifting keeps the engine at higher RPMs, providing better power responsiveness. Additionally, the vehicle downshifts more aggressively to maintain high engine RPMs. 2. PWR mode results in higher fuel consumption. If fuel economy is a priority, it is recommended not to use this mode.