Shifting the 2008 Accord EXL auto like a manual

Fuk that scumbag....troll indeed.

You got that right, plus it allows one to feel the real power of the '08
engines.

Peace,
Polfus

 

Are you saying that if you give the car full throttle it won't
downshift when you're in "D"?

No, I didn't think so.

The Accord auto transmission is responsive to throttle inputs. Try it.
There's absolutely no reason for manually shifting the car when all
you want to do is accelerate up to highway speed. If you plant your
right foot the Accord will pull right up to redline.

 

You'd best be using the brakes for that. The transmission only acts on two
wheels, which could be disastrous on wet or icy roads.

For reasons of fuel economy, the transmission will ordinarily attempt to
achieve the highest gear possible as quickly as possible.

Therefore, some other makers' transmissions have an "overdrive lockout"
button, which accomplishes the same thing as moving the lever to D3 in your
Honda. With either system you're intended to manually lock out overdrive in
situations where overdrive may be inappropriate, such as in hilly terrain
or city traffic.

It does. The reasons you list in the paragraph above are exactly why you
have manual control over gear selection in the first place.

 

Doing this will do no harm at all.

In fact, were you to hold the throttle pedal all the way down for long
enough, the transmission (in automatic mode) may even shift itself at 6,000
rpm.

 

I'm surprised you didn't first block Elmo. I know I did. Having blocked
both of them a couple of years ago, these threads make absolutely hilarious
reading as all you see are the frustrated replies of people attempting to
use actual logic on these two. Don't feed the troll.

 

Hi Tegger,

Usually when I am getting off the freeway and slowing down on the exit ramp,
I only use the brakes. Sometimes if it seems like I have to stop alot
faster, I will brake and also put the car in D3. Wouldnt this be safe since
I am using the brakes also? Plus I guess you know that the 2008 Accord has
traction control, EBD, VSA and Brake Assist. I guess that can help in a
slippery situation too.

Al

 

I do the exact same thing.

Generally, yes...in the situations that I mentioned.

By the way, I love my 2008 Accord.

Peace,
Polfus

 

I love mine too! My brother bought the 2008 Acura TSX, but after being
inside it and realizing that it has a feel almost like the Civic with more
technology, I love my Accord even more. The Accord is more comfortable
inside and has bigger more roomy seats.

Al