phoesnd Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Greetings forums. Wanted to check on everyone thoughts regarding Paddle Shifting and saving fuel? I read that it only seems to help in the downshift and on hill situation or garages etc. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Which gearbox is that? If it's CVT (multitronic), then using the paddles will adversely affect economy. If it's Tiptronic, then it could help, but it's unlikely to have any big impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Surely paddle shift blips on the down change to rev match therefore using more fuel?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoesnd Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks for the info! It's the A4 S-line 3.2 (CVT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Having driven mums car with the 7 speed, I tend to use the paddles on hills as the engine seems to labour more than necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 On thr 3.2, I'd say it's more to do with the complete way you drive that will have more difference. If you let the car 'glide' on a low throttle, you'll more than make up for any miniscule mpg increases by possibly using the paddles. Also reading the road and conditions rather than throttle/brake on and off situations. Get up to speed, gently ease back on the throttle - you'll know when, and that 3.2 will just glide along nicely. Houston - flat as isn't it? No need to use the paddles unless going for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's a CVT, so there is no need to use the paddles at all, ever*. To do so would be to defeat the whole point of a CVT box. *Disclaimer: I suppose it's possible that it might be a good idea on really steep hills, but a modern CVT should be clever enough to take this into account anyway. The Prius has an 'engine braking' mode for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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