question about idling
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question about idling
So, first off... my xb rules and I love it.
I got in an accident a lil' bit ago, and had a pt cruiser for a rental when my xb was in the shop.
(by the way I hate pt cuizers)
I did notice that when going over 40 or so, when I lifted off the gas pedal, it felt like the car was put into neutral... VERY smooth deceleration.
With my xb, it seems like it's trying too hard in the same scenario.
Is there an engine component that can be swapped out to make it smoother/lower rpms?
thanks in advance!
I got in an accident a lil' bit ago, and had a pt cruiser for a rental when my xb was in the shop.
(by the way I hate pt cuizers)
I did notice that when going over 40 or so, when I lifted off the gas pedal, it felt like the car was put into neutral... VERY smooth deceleration.
With my xb, it seems like it's trying too hard in the same scenario.
Is there an engine component that can be swapped out to make it smoother/lower rpms?
thanks in advance!
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im not 100% sure, but it might help (a little) to change the transmission fluid to a better synthetic brand. other than pulling the trans and having it regeared, i cant think of anything else. definitly no bolt on's for that.
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Re: question about idling
Originally Posted by Archngl
... had a pt cruiser for a rental when my xb was in the shop... I did notice that when going over 40 or so, when I lifted off the gas pedal, it felt like the car was put into neutral... VERY smooth deceleration. With my xb, it seems like it's trying too hard in the same scenario.
Is there an engine component that can be swapped out to make it smoother/lower rpms?...
Is there an engine component that can be swapped out to make it smoother/lower rpms?...
#9
Originally Posted by autopainter13
did you notice what rpm the pt was at, compared to the rpm at the same speed in your xb?
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Originally Posted by Archngl
Originally Posted by autopainter13
did you notice what rpm the pt was at, compared to the rpm at the same speed in your xb?
#12
Originally Posted by TwistedScionxB
Lightened crank pulley makes a big difference in this department.
#13
It's the ECT function of the automatic transmission that drops it down a gear when coasting down hills. I noticed this myself a few weeks ago, and researched it. The car uses the tranny gears to decelerate the car, very annoying if you ask me.
#14
The lightened crank pulley allow the engine to turn the crank easier. When applied in an auto setup. Wich I have. The transmission slow down is no were near as dramatic as with the stock pulley. If I am understanding his question he is refering to how the car seems to almost "engine-brake" when letting of the gas. With the lightened pulley the car has a more of a coast versus the stock pulley. I personaly have the Agency Power pulley. Same size as stock but several pounds lighter.
#16
Originally Posted by skoobus
It's the ECT function of the automatic transmission that drops it down a gear when coasting down hills. I noticed this myself a few weeks ago, and researched it. The car uses the tranny gears to decelerate the car, very annoying if you ask me.
#17
Originally Posted by TwistedScionxB
The lightened crank pulley allow the engine to turn the crank easier. When applied in an auto setup. Wich I have. The transmission slow down is no were near as dramatic as with the stock pulley. If I am understanding his question he is refering to how the car seems to almost "engine-brake" when letting of the gas. With the lightened pulley the car has a more of a coast versus the stock pulley. I personaly have the Agency Power pulley. Same size as stock but several pounds lighter.
I think it is a real stretch to say a light pulley prevents the engine from slowing down when you take your foot off the gas, as that is a gradual deceleration.
Now that automatic downshifting out of overdrive has been identified as the cause of this slowdown, I wonder how many people would be willing to undertake the expense and risk of a lightened pulley in the belief that it could affect the slowdown?
As for the reason for the xB's downshifting out of overdrive when decelerating, that is probably to anticipate that throttle might be applied below overdrive speed, at which time a forced downshift in response to the throttle might be an irritating delay.
If the PT Cruiser does not downshift out of overdrive on deceleration, it may be because the 2.4L 150 hp engine can pull its overdrive gearing at a lower speed than the xB.
#18
I wasn't emplying that it slows engine de-acceleration but in order for a transmission to slow down the car it uses the engine to slow down. The fly wheel is connected to the torque converter. If I am wrong then engine RPM's has nothing to do with this conversation. Also I have been running my pulley with no negative side effects. I noticed that at highway speeds when I let off the gas it no longer slows as it did stock. But what do I know.
#20
Originally Posted by skoobus
It's the ECT function of the automatic transmission that drops it down a gear when coasting down hills. I noticed this myself a few weeks ago, and researched it. The car uses the tranny gears to decelerate the car...
Originally Posted by ajayaitch
Downshifting when the pedal is relased? You guys are funny.
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