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It's the difference in 8 speed and 5-6. Though the automatic still has some loss in a torque converter. Historical higher mpg in a manual 5 and 6 speeds is due
by smileysteve 4y ago
It's the difference in 8 speed and 5-6. Though the automatic still has some loss in a torque converter.
Historical higher mpg in a manual 5 and 6 speeds is due to driving style, 1st, the driver is more likely to drive based on what's ahead; 2nd (and related) the manual driver is likely more conservative in everyday driving.
- WirelessGigabit 4y agoThe ZF-8 has a lock up clutch. That's why it's so efficient. It uses the torque converter as a pump to match the speeds but then engages that clutch to have a 1-1 connection. No losses.