I Miss Shifting

[The Big D]

Think you’re confused...

...regarding compression braking. That applies to diesel engines only (to the very best of my knowledge) and has nothing at all to do with any type of transmission.

More to the point, both my Range Rover and my Corvette and my Jeep will surely slow rapidly when downshifted. In the Corvette and Rangie any gear can be selected as long as the engine redline is not exceeded. Probably the Jeep, too, but it does not have paddle shifters, but I will check it out by using the +/- gear selection feature in just a bit.

Note: See ‘Jake brake’ for more details and if anyone can better explain please do.

Be safe.

Yeah you can downshift an automatic but you just don't get the same compression brake benefit like ya do with a manual.

 

[NYlakesider]

...regarding compression braking. That applies to diesel engines only (to the very best of my knowledge) and has nothing at all to do with any type of transmission.

More to the point, both my Range Rover and my Corvette and my Jeep will surely slow rapidly when downshifted. In the Corvette and Rangie any gear can be selected as long as the engine redline is not exceeded. Probably the Jeep, too, but it does not have paddle shifters, but I will check it out by using the +/- gear selection feature in just a bit.

Note: See ‘Jake brake’ for more details and if anyone can better explain please do.

Be safe.

I do not know when it started as this is my first auto Vette, but when you downshift the new Vette, the engine will rev up before the **** occurs to keep things more in balance.

 

[Muley Gil]

I was left a 2014 Toyota Prius when my momma died. It has an automatic transmission and has a selection on the shifter for braking. It comes in handy here in the mountains.

 

[snubbyfan]

...regarding compression braking. That applies to diesel engines only (to the very best of my knowledge) and has nothing at all to do with any type of transmission.

More to the point, both my Range Rover and my Corvette and my Jeep will surely slow rapidly when downshifted. In the Corvette and Rangie any gear can be selected as long as the engine redline is not exceeded. Probably the Jeep, too, but it does not have paddle shifters, but I will check it out by using the +/- gear selection feature in just a bit.

Note: See ‘Jake brake’ for more details and if anyone can better explain please do.

Be safe.

I guess the big difference is that I'm comparing how a 5 speed 4wd 2009 4 cylinder Toyota Tacoma truck feels when downshifting as compared to a 2008 Toyota Yaris with an automatic transmission feels downshifting.
I just know that the automatic transmission in the Yaris doesn't have near the ability to hold the car at speed on the downhills.

By the way, thanks again for the humidor. Does a great job of keeping my cigars fresh.

 

[Mack_C85]

...regarding compression braking. That applies to diesel engines only (to the very best of my knowledge) and has nothing at all to do with any type of transmission.

More to the point, both my Range Rover and my Corvette and my Jeep will surely slow rapidly when downshifted. In the Corvette and Rangie any gear can be selected as long as the engine redline is not exceeded. Probably the Jeep, too, but it does not have paddle shifters, but I will check it out by using the +/- gear selection feature in just a bit.

Note: See ‘Jake brake’ for more details and if anyone can better explain please do.

Be safe.

A diesel doesn't naturally compression brake like a gas engine does. Hence why the Engine brakes are added. The engine brake holds the exhaust valves closed, basically turning the engine into an air compressor. They also make exhaust brakes which accomplishes the same thing by placing a butterfly valve in the exhaust system. The original truck automatic transmissions freewheeled at about 30 mph, this combined with lack of compression braking, made stopping quite an adventure. Especially, a responding fire truck. The later trannys that stay in gear almost to stall, along with engine/exhaust brakes makes life much more predictable.

BTW - Our first truck with a Jake brake, a '76 Seagrave with an 8-71 Detroit and a 5 spd. Manual......was really fun to drive. Coming up on traffic and dropping a gear against the Jake, was more effective at clearing traffic than all the lights, both sirens, and the air horns combined. Sounded like you opened up the ma duece on 'em!!!!!

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[jtcarm]

I learned with three on the tree.

I miss it, too. I need something to fidget with and rest my right hand in.

Great solution to texting while driving: make all autos standard transmissions.

 

[Roadtrash]

I learned on a Ford tractor and a 1952 Ford with three on the tree. My 97 Wrangler is a 5 speed stick and I like it. Hardly ever ride in traffic with it cause I never take it to town, use the Ranger for that. And yes it is auto.

 

[Onomea]

I haven’t driven a manual in... forty years? I miss it, too!

Third or fourth down to second or third (and on down to second), was a breeze, but double clutching down to first required a bit of practice. Wasn’t much point to it, but I had fun...

 

[brian45auto]

6 cylinders in the shape of an I
4 forward gears in the shape of H
2 speed transfer case in the shape of an L

life is good