How to Save Fuel with a 6-Speed Tiptronic Transmission?

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SanRicardo
07/29/25 12:55pm
A 6-speed tiptronic transmission combines the features of a six-gear manual transmission and an automatic transmission. Specific fuel-saving techniques are as follows: 1. When driving in the city, during stop-and-go traffic or while waiting at traffic lights, you can shift the gear to the N (neutral) position. This puts the transmission in neutral, preventing the engine from bearing additional load. As a result, the engine control unit will not instruct the fuel injectors to supply extra fuel, keeping the engine in normal idle mode. This helps save some fuel. 2. When driving on the highway, keep the gear in D (drive) mode and maintain a speed of around 100 km/h, as this is the most fuel-efficient cruising speed. Avoid sudden acceleration, rapid deceleration, and using the S (sport) mode for overtaking. This ensures the vehicle remains in the most economical and fuel-efficient driving mode.
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