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fonegod1 · 12-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Is it normal for the car to feel like it is in 5th or 6th gear when going about
20-30 MPH? My car feels like it goes through its normal shifts, but seems to go in too high of a gear at slower speeds. RPM at 40MPH is about 1K. is this normal? I go into manual mode, and it does not seem to bog down like this even in 4th gear at 20MPH.
Anyone out there experiencing this or has experienced it?

jtnwevo · 12-08-2009, 12:05 PM

Yes, it is normal. Complaints go to the EPA...

*mlee* · 12-08-2009, 12:10 PM

You are probably hearing the low groan of AFM (4 cylinder mode) kicking in. You're definitely not in 5th ot 6th gear at those slow speeds...

rdono · 12-08-2009, 08:02 PM

It is all ment to save fuel & hit those big mileage numbers. Put her in M and let the trans shift itself and she will feel better but still run in high gears. If you want to go full tap shift use the buttons and hold her down in 4th or 5th, but say goodbuy to 20 plus a gallon.

PQ · 12-08-2009, 08:13 PM

Yup. Perfectly normal. I'm quite certain it's not 'Bogging Down'. If it is you better take it in. The power is there instantly if you need it.

extremepcs · 12-08-2009, 08:52 PM

What the hell are you driving a Camaro 20MPH for?

Mine does the same thing, so it must be normal. I used the paddle shifters today and it did help. It feels a lot better at 1,500 RPM.

extremepcs · 12-08-2009, 09:49 PM

No complaints here about MPG. I switched from a GMC 2500 duramax. Less MPG and more expensive fuel (not to mention 10 qts of oil). Diesel is even more than 92 octane here.

Mzodarg · 12-09-2009, 04:07 AM

Quote:

not to mention 10 qts of oil

The SS takes 8 quarts

12-08-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
fonegod1 Drives: Gen-5 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jenks, Oklahoma Posts: 59	2ss Auto Trans question Is it normal for the car to feel like it is in 5th or 6th gear when going about 20-30 MPH? My car feels like it goes through its normal shifts, but seems to go in too high of a gear at slower speeds. RPM at 40MPH is about 1K. is this normal? I go into manual mode, and it does not seem to bog down like this even in 4th gear at 20MPH. Anyone out there experiencing this or has experienced it?

12-08-2009, 12:10 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	You are probably hearing the low groan of AFM (4 cylinder mode) kicking in. You're definitely not in 5th ot 6th gear at those slow speeds... __________________

12-08-2009, 08:13 PM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Yup. Perfectly normal. I'm quite certain it's not 'Bogging Down'. If it is you better take it in. The power is there instantly if you need it. __________________

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12-08-2009, 12:05 PM	#2
jtnwevo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 53 View My Garage	Yes, it is normal. Complaints go to the EPA...

12-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
rdono Cavallino Drives: 2010 SS/RS IMO-IMO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Palo Alto Posts: 211 View My Garage	It is all ment to save fuel & hit those big mileage numbers. Put her in M and let the trans shift itself and she will feel better but still run in high gears. If you want to go full tap shift use the buttons and hold her down in 4th or 5th, but say goodbuy to 20 plus a gallon.

12-08-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
extremepcs Drives: 2010 2SS Automatic - Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 134	What the hell are you driving a Camaro 20MPH for? Mine does the same thing, so it must be normal. I used the paddle shifters today and it did help. It feels a lot better at 1,500 RPM.

12-08-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
extremepcs Drives: 2010 2SS Automatic - Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 134	No complaints here about MPG. I switched from a GMC 2500 duramax. Less MPG and more expensive fuel (not to mention 10 qts of oil). Diesel is even more than 92 octane here.