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Driving automatics ?

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  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    MrsE wrote: »
    Thats why Jeannie & I spend so much time there, we need lots of help;) :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    ahh,i see,so it was just a rumour then? ;)
    ...work permit granted!
  • Shoshannah wrote: »
    Driving at high speeds for very long periods (ie burning it at 100mph down the motorway, which we shouldn't be doing anyway :D ) and towing heavy loads can generate more heat in the transmission. The fluid is not sufficiently cooled and is less effective, stands to reason that this increases wear. In the same way, a stop-start journey in a traffic jam or something would have the same effect (especially in combination with repeated gear changes from D to N ;) ). If this is not true then it appears I have been badly misinformed by a friend who refurbishes autoboxes and owns 12 automatic cars. :eek: :confused::confused:
    .

    Automatic gearboxes pump fluid to a separate radiator, or intercooler, to keep the fluid at the correct temperature. Provided this is the case, driving at high speed or sitting in traffic will do no damage whatsoever.
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    MrsE wrote: »
    Thats why Jeannie & I spend so much time there, we need lots of help;) :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    Speak for yourself..........

    See what happens when I have an early night???

    Goldspangles, why you hanging around the health and beauty thread? You're such a t*rt.

    And that doesn't detract from the fact that some turd said my car is not a proper one cos its automatic!!!

    Idiot or what.

    Just wait til I get my Hummer - its on order MrsE! Along with the EB & Allantoin. All of which are auto's.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • Shoshannah
    Shoshannah Posts: 667 Forumite
    I have been driving for six years and I have driven an automatic for three of those years. It's great in slow-moving traffic but other than that I don't see any advantage to it over a manual. This is my personal opinion. Some people prefer the automatic, I just prefer the manual. :confused:

    Having said that, my other car is a manual, with no PAS, no ABS, none of the goodies that make driving easier. Nevertheless I find driving that car 10 times more exciting than driving my auto.

    My automatic is pretty darn slow too, she's a tad heavier than the manual equivalent and the kickdown often leaves a lot to be desired. I virtually never overtake anything because it just doesn't seem to have the guts. My boyfriend has exactly the same car with exactly the same engine but his is a manual version and it runs rings around mine. :rotfl:

    If the automatic box goes in mine, I will be replacing it with a manual box.
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite

    Goldspangles, why you hanging around the health and beauty thread? You're such a t*rt.

    less of the spangles and t*rt please.
    im a modern man,im allowed to look good too you know health and beauty isnt just for women.:p
    ...work permit granted!
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    less of the spangles and t*rt please.
    im a modern man,im allowed to look good too you know health and beauty isnt just for women.:p
    I know - just seen your thread about waxing unwanted hair. You're right, it does hurt, but the smoothness that you are left with, is lovely, as long as you moisturise thoroughly.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Shoshannah wrote: »
    I have been driving for six years and I have driven an automatic for three of those years. It's great in slow-moving traffic but other than that I don't see any advantage to it over a manual. This is my personal opinion. Some people prefer the automatic, I just prefer the manual. :confused:

    Having said that, my other car is a manual, with no PAS, no ABS, none of the goodies that make driving easier. Nevertheless I find driving that car 10 times more exciting than driving my auto.

    My automatic is pretty darn slow too, she's a tad heavier than the manual equivalent and the kickdown often leaves a lot to be desired. I virtually never overtake anything because it just doesn't seem to have the guts. My boyfriend has exactly the same car with exactly the same engine but his is a manual version and it runs rings around mine. :rotfl:

    But that doesn't mean it isn't a 'proper' car if it is an auto - as previous poster said.

    I don't know what you drive but mine kicks down lovely. Alot of cars - ie Toyota Supra, which i drive at weekends, is also an automatic and leaves a lot of cars standing, so you can't accuse an auto of being slow versus a manual!

    I'm not a boy racer. I'm not a boy and can't be ar5ed to race - I'm an adult and have nothing to prove. I'm a woman and therefore do not need my car to be an extension of my pen1s, as I don't have one nor want one.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    I know - just seen your thread about waxing unwanted hair. You're right, it does hurt, but the smoothness that you are left with, is lovely, as long as you moisturise thoroughly.

    waxed up and moisturised with some used engine oil (to keep it vaguely on topic)
    thanks for the advice :T
    ...work permit granted!
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite

    I'm a woman and therefore do not need my car to be an extension of my pen1s, as I don't have one nor want one.

    ive got one,its great fun,dont't know why you wouldnt want one? ;)
    ...work permit granted!
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    ive got one,its great fun,dont't know why you wouldnt want one? ;)
    Having one would spoil the line of my designer jeans, I'd have to buy something like an MR2 or GTO to make it look bigger and I'd have to keep scratching & fiddling with it........

    Most of those seem to come with having one.... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    Genie
    Master Technician
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