How to Use the S Gear in an Automatic Transmission Properly?
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S gear usage is as follows: First, the S gear is suitable for traffic jams and short-distance competitive races. Second, when using the S gear, pay attention to safety, control speed properly, and maintain a safe distance. It is usually applied when climbing slopes or overtaking at high speed. Here is some relevant information: 1. The S gear is the car's sport mode ("S" stands for "Sport"). In S gear sport mode, the throttle response speed becomes faster, the engine speed is also maintained in a higher range, and the shift timing is delayed, keeping the vehicle in a high-power output state at all times. 2. In terms of fuel consumption, because the fuel injection volume increases at high speeds, the fuel consumption in S gear mode is much higher than in normal mode. Moreover, since the S gear only delays upshifting without changing other working conditions, it will inevitably increase the transmission load in a short time, accompanied by a rise in temperature, and the resulting wear will also intensify. However, using the S gear also has some benefits for the vehicle. Frequently driving at high speeds is quite beneficial for removing carbon deposits inside the engine. However, if you want to remove carbon deposits, it is recommended to drive regularly on highways, which will have a better effect.
