Does Using S Gear on Highways Damage the Car?

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SanReed
07/29/25 11:47pm
You can keep driving in Sport mode on highways. However, if used for a long time, fuel consumption will definitely be much higher compared to other modes. Here are some related details: 1. Simply put, Sport mode means faster acceleration and stronger power output. 2. Sport mode delays the gear-shifting timing, allowing the engine to maintain a high power and torque output. The higher RPM means more work is done in the same amount of time, making acceleration easier and faster. In Sport mode, the throttle responds quicker and more sensitively, upshifts are delayed, and downshifts happen earlier, keeping the car in a very aggressive state. 3. In Sport mode, the main impact is higher fuel consumption. There are no other significant effects. The increased wear due to higher load is negligible, as the impact is minimal.
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