Mitsubishi Lancer 2009: Any issues with driving in sport shift mode?
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Asked by Steve
WHAT are the pros and cons of driving my 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES auto in sports shift mode? I find the performance much better, but will driving it in this mode reduce the lifespan of the vehicle to any great extent and do you consider the fuel economy will suffer greatly?
Answered by CarsGuide
13 Nov 2009IF YOU drive normally it won't have any great impact on the life of the transmission or driveline, but if you thrash it you are likely to have an impact. It's the same with the fuel economy, the mode of changing gears won't have any impact, it's the way you drive that could affect consumption. Drive it hard and you will use more fuel, drive it conservatively and you won't.
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