11-12-2003, 11:06 PM
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skip shift?
whats the deal with the"skip shift light"? I notice I cant really short shift the car from 1st to 2nd. Its not like i have to rev it up much, but from like 1400rpm to prob 2200rpm, it just wants me to put in in forth. Its not like its a pain, just wondering if this is comin
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11-13-2003, 12:04 AM
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That is the factory Skip Shift, It is there for EPA gas mileage rating. It forces you to skip shift from 1st to 3rd by locking the tranny with hydraulics. It is a pain. The first day I had my car I did not know anything about it and almost got in a wreck, because I could not shift to 2nd to accelerate out of another vehicles way. You can get a skip shift eliminator from most manufacturers.
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11-13-2003, 12:06 AM
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I can tell you are very new to the M6 skip shift feature. GM thought you needed to save fuel so they put that in there. Like you really bought a Z28 for gas mileage, I know I did.
 It only works when the engine is at operating temp and you are in a specific rpm range(just putting along). At Wide Open Throttle you won't notice it. Of course you already knew that part.
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11-13-2003, 12:08 AM
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It looks like you were just a bit faster than me on this one, eh Mike?
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11-13-2003, 09:30 AM
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There is a skip shift light on my camaro.. it has never came on. maybe never will because i have the automatic.... I don't know
i got a question... think its okay if i downshift sometimes from overdrive to drive....? is that safe?
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11-13-2003, 11:19 AM
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11-13-2003, 11:33 AM
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I wouldn't. If you switch gears in a automatic like from lower to 1st gear to 2nd gear. It can hurt.
But if you switch from drive to over-drive or viceversa, then that wont hurt you. Overdrive will save you gas, thats all.
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11-13-2003, 05:06 PM
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I've had an ASE certified tech who knows those cars and did the plugs in about an hour and a half tell me its fine. Just watch it... you don't wanna redline. 2nd tachs at like 90. I think 1st tachs at 50. Not too sure... just don't downshift too much. I don't drop it past 3rd when I hit the gas... but just cause I'm scared, but it's supposed to be okay. Okay, later.
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11-14-2003, 08:29 AM
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well my friend said that i should drive in D when i'm anything lower than 45... and anything higher drive in overdrive... i don't really touch 2 and 1.... i mean i have a couple times because of this steep ass hill but that was it....
i have been driving in D until past 45 then into overdrive.. i just didn't know if that hurt it... and usually when i turn i go into D again.. so just tell me if i'm wrong.. or he is.
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11-14-2003, 12:57 PM
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You can keep it in either position. D or over drive.
Over drive just helps you save gass. When racing stay in D and floor it !
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11-17-2003, 03:33 AM
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Quote:
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/96SS/skipshift.htm
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