Should I use D gear or S gear for highway driving?

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August
07/25/25 2:50pm
For highway driving, using D gear is sufficient. S gear can be used during aggressive driving and overtaking. Introduction to S gear: Most automatic transmissions have an S gear, where 'S' stands for 'Sport,' indicating sport mode. When switched to S gear, the transmission enters sport mode, and the engine's operating mode will also change accordingly. In S gear, the transmission delays shifting, only upshifting when the engine reaches the redline. Reasons for using D gear on highways: During highway cruising, such strong power and rapid response are unnecessary, so D gear is adequate.
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