S60 G/box: 2WD: - 'W' mode - Page 2

v70-xc90man · Feb 7th, 2009, 19:43

I just wonder if because 'w' starts off in a higher gear would it make the gearbox be under more strain?and could it damage the internal clutches in the auto box if used to often? as a manual clutch im sure wouldn't last long if you always used 3rd gear to start moving??
Or is it a completely different kettle of fish?

YellowPinkie · Feb 7th, 2009, 23:43

Not knowing much about auto gearboxes, I'd imagine the slip would come from the torque converter, therefore no wear.

On the other hand it could be wearing away brake bands in the tranny.

For me, I just take it easy, turn off the traction control, and manually select 2nd or 3rd if I realy need to. On fresh snow you need a bit of wheelspin to dig in and get grip anyway...

I'm really impressed with how the car has managed in this recent snow - famous last words!

Feb 7th, 2009, 19:43	#11
v70-xc90man Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2013 02:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: coventry	w mode I just wonder if because 'w' starts off in a higher gear would it make the gearbox be under more strain?and could it damage the internal clutches in the auto box if used to often? as a manual clutch im sure wouldn't last long if you always used 3rd gear to start moving?? Or is it a completely different kettle of fish?

Feb 7th, 2009, 23:43	#12
YellowPinkie Secret Squirrel Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2012 23:30 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northampton	Not knowing much about auto gearboxes, I'd imagine the slip would come from the torque converter, therefore no wear. On the other hand it could be wearing away brake bands in the tranny. For me, I just take it easy, turn off the traction control, and manually select 2nd or 3rd if I realy need to. On fresh snow you need a bit of wheelspin to dig in and get grip anyway... I'm really impressed with how the car has managed in this recent snow - famous last words!

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