Re: Lugging

[Garrick Louie <garrickl@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The extra "shift" you are feeling (like you might think there is a small
4th to 5th gear change) is actually the torque lockup converter.


GL


> wrote:
> 
> >I don't think driveing on level roads at 2000rpm is bad for you but not up
> >hills.  
> 
> Never driven a 528e, have you?  It's possible to go from 0-55 and never
> see 2000rpm.
> 
> But then, I've never understood the gearing of this "4-speed overdrive
> automatic."  Count the shifts and you'll get more than four.
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