CANADIAN GAS MILEAGE! V6 AUTO

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Phil Oliver

everyone knows a standard gets better millage than an automatic

Originally Posted by garfin

L99 in the SS 6-speed automatic looks to be good for 1 MPG better than the manual.
What can I say...
AFM.
Welcome to the world of modern technology.

Best regardSS,

Elie

Even some conventional engines are doing better now with auto's than manuals (ie, no AFM or similar tech). They are getting programed for maximum efficiency which is something that can't be done with a manual.

[theholycow]

OTOH, it's much easier to improve a manual's fuel economy, because you control gear, speed, and throttle separately. That programming that goes into the auto, you can do the same stuff, and you can do more.

For EPA ratings, and for drivers who aren't really paying attention or wouldn't bother trying, the auto will provide equal or better fuel economy.