Does anyone else notice that the CC is very sensitive? I've noticed ours down shifts 1 to 2 gears on some overpasses with the cruise set at 75 mph. I've crossed the same overpass without cruise and noticed the mph only drops 3 mph before getting to the top of the overpass. To me this will grealty effect mpg, especially when it downshifts 2 gears and RPMs jump up to 4000 or so.
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I believe those anomalies are more due to the size/weight and power of the vehicle. I say that because I've owned enough vehicles in many classes, and they all have similarities in cruise control operation. For most cruise controls, nothing beats a strong V8 with a heavy vehicle. The 'Nox is just not that type of vehicle.
And, no it won't change the MPG much at all. If the transmission were to stay in the same gear, then more fuel would be dumped into the engine to provide enough torque to overcome the inclines.
And, no it won't change the MPG much at all. If the transmission were to stay in the same gear, then more fuel would be dumped into the engine to provide enough torque to overcome the inclines.
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Is that ECO on or off?lromero said:
You have an instantaneous MPG gauge which should allow you to prove which is more economical. I feel that I get the maximum MPG by anticipating a big hill, and turning off the Cruise before entering the hill, and let MPH drop a little without allowing the transmission to downshift. When it downshifts, the MPGs almost go negative !
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Slow down a tad. I noticed that it stays in 6th more when you are going around 72 rather than 75 and if it does downshift, itll only do it to 5th.
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Do you ever get behind a car on a county road with 2 lanes and speed limit might be 55 and the person can't keep a steady speed? They might be doing 55 and then 60 and then 55 and then 50 and then 60 and you can't pass b/c to much on coming traffic. This drives me CRAZY!! Most people never heard of cruise control. If this happens, I will try and guesstimate what my cruise should be set at to determine his erratic speeds.
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I've recently taught a 49 year old friend that cruise control is cool. Prior, she never used it, didn't quit understand it, and maybe was fearful to some extent. Now she's all for it. Loves it.teetertotter said:
It's a option on many vehicles, at least the cheaper lines, and some just don't trust computers.
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Before they had cruise control, my wife used to marvel over how I could maintain the same speed. I use the cruise control every chance I have in the city or out laying areas. It is so easy to operate and with the V-6 and transmission, it is so smooth.
Cruise is the best thing the industry invented. "Don't leave home W/O it." But, get behind traffic where people don't use it.......
[email protected]##$%^^&*()_? [most frustrating] as I am loosing fuel economy at the same time.
Cruise is the best thing the industry invented. "Don't leave home W/O it." But, get behind traffic where people don't use it.......
[email protected]##$%^^&*()_? [most frustrating] as I am loosing fuel economy at the same time.
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