Should You Press the Accelerator When Making a U-Turn in an Automatic Car?

[McDaniel]

When making a U-turn, the car has already slowed down in advance. At this time, you should first press the clutch halfway and add a little throttle if the speed is too slow. Here is some related information about automatic transmissions: 1. Automatic Principle: The engine's power is transmitted through the gearbox, which is also a key factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, automatic transmissions consume 10% more fuel than manual transmissions. Whether manual or automatic, the more gears there are, the more fuel-efficient the car will be. 2. Driving Tips: For manual transmission cars, you should shift up at high RPMs. The engine is designed to work at higher RPMs, and various components' dynamic balance and rotational inertia parameters are also designed with high RPMs as the reference. If the engine operates for a long time under abnormal conditions, the load and wear on internal parts will naturally increase, leading to frequent shaking and knocking, which can also affect the engine's lifespan. Choosing 3000 RPM as the shift-up point ensures that after shifting, the engine operates at around 2300 RPM, keeping it within a healthy RPM range.