What Gear to Use When Driving Uphill or Downhill?

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Here is an introduction to the gears used when driving uphill or downhill: 1. Automatic transmission cars: The gear selection for automatic transmission cars should vary according to the slope. Use lower gears for steeper slopes and higher gears for gentler slopes. 2. Manual transmission cars: For long or steep downhill slopes, you can shift into D2 or D3 to control the gear. D2 means the highest gear is 2nd and will not shift up to 3rd, while D3 means the highest gear is 3rd. This allows full utilization of the engine's braking force to effectively control the vehicle speed. Below are additional details on why an automatic transmission car may lack power when climbing uphill: 1. High gear: If the gear is too high, switch to a lower gear when climbing. 2. Fuel conversion: The vehicle has been converted to run on gas. 3. Idle speed: The idle speed is too low or unstable. 4. Gasoline: For older vehicles, gasoline should be chosen whether driving on low-speed or high-speed roads.