Automatic rover 75- what gear for uphill pls?

Pacino9741 · 9th December 2011, 20:59

Hi guys,

i was wondering which gear is most approriate for an automatic Rover 75. when going uphill please? as my i notice the car really struggles to go uphill and also consumes a lot of fuel. Response from anyone please??? many thanks.

chrissyboy · 9th December 2011, 21:06

just leave it in drive and just use the kick down .press throttle quick to floor and the box will change up gears and away you fly .

tricia1470 · 9th December 2011, 21:35

I keep mine in Drive & use kick down but check the book, I think for really really steep inclines it should be 2 selected, but i went up North drive worked and that was a mountain lol

Dragrad · 9th December 2011, 21:44

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Originally Posted by chrissyboy

just leave it in drive and just use the kick down .press throttle quick to floor and the box will change up gears and away you fly .

I think you mean that the that the box will change down a gear

Mr Edd · 9th December 2011, 22:17

If it is struggling up hills then get the VIS motors checked. Also the throttle adjustment can make a tremendous difference.

Edd

James.uk · 10th December 2011, 00:43

As Mr Edd said, sounds like the throttle cable is a bit loose and the cars not changing quickly enough, if you feel you need too, you can always move the lever manually to a lower gear, or even several gears down, then put it back in drive when you can..

I always change down into 3rd gear manually on steep downhills to save wear on my brakes..

On my non turbo ZX I often had to change down on uphills or the car would slow down, on that car it is necessary to keep the revs between 2.500 and 3.500 or it just doesn't have the power to climb really long steep hills at a reasonable speed.. i.e. 30 mph or more...

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crofts · 10th December 2011, 03:02

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Originally Posted by James.uk

As Mr Edd said, sounds like the throttle cable is a bit loose and the cars not changing quickly enough, if you feel you need too, you can always move the lever manually to a lower gear, or even several gears down, then put it back in drive when you can..

I always change down into 3rd gear manually on steep downhills to save wear on my brakes..

On my non turbo ZX I often had to change down on uphills or the car would slow down, on that car it is necessary to keep the revs between 2.500 and 3.500 or it just doesn't have the power to climb really long steep hills at a reasonable speed.. i.e. 30 mph or more...

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Oh go on James, you don't put your brakes on going uphill as well
.....do you ! ! !

baughurst · 10th December 2011, 08:32

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Originally Posted by James.uk

I always change down into 3rd gear manually on steep downhills to save wear on my brakes..

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The other side of this is that I always use my brakes instead of the gearbox 'cos it's cheaper to replace the pads than have the auto box rebuilt.

guru · 10th December 2011, 08:48

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Originally Posted by baughurst

The other side of this is that I always use my brakes instead of the gearbox 'cos it's cheaper to replace the pads than have the auto box rebuilt.

I know this makes sense now that brakes are easily able to cope with the heat generated but having changed down for years on steep hills I just can't bring myself to ride the brakes.
I think new drivers are taught to use brakes rather then gears.

Chris K · 10th December 2011, 08:59

You can always stick it in sports mode - it will hold lower gears for longer

I cant make up my mind whether hills are more economical in sports mode (engine runs faster but burns fuel very efficiently) or normal mode (engine runs slower but 'labouring' doesn't burn fuel efficiently at all - in fact half the fuel isn't burned at all)

Dont have mpg gauge on mine

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Pacino9741 Newbie rover 75 connoisseur V6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chatham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Automatic rover 75- what gear for uphill pls? Hi guys, i was wondering which gear is most approriate for an automatic Rover 75. when going uphill please? as my i notice the car really struggles to go uphill and also consumes a lot of fuel. Response from anyone please??? many thanks.

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chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	just leave it in drive and just use the kick down .press throttle quick to floor and the box will change up gears and away you fly . __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

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tricia1470 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 649 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I keep mine in Drive & use kick down but check the book, I think for really really steep inclines it should be 2 selected, but i went up North drive worked and that was a mountain lol __________________ [COLOR=lightblue]Proud owner of a baby Blue W Reg Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 with ALL the toys which is a launch car baby and a silver 2 litre ztt that's lovely

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Mr Edd From the Horses Mouth 2012 Honda Oddessay and 1996 Ford Ranger Truck (Splash) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	If it is struggling up hills then get the VIS motors checked. Also the throttle adjustment can make a tremendous difference. Edd __________________ I'd be dyslexic if I could spell ti.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	As Mr Edd said, sounds like the throttle cable is a bit loose and the cars not changing quickly enough, if you feel you need too, you can always move the lever manually to a lower gear, or even several gears down, then put it back in drive when you can.. I always change down into 3rd gear manually on steep downhills to save wear on my brakes.. On my non turbo ZX I often had to change down on uphills or the car would slow down, on that car it is necessary to keep the revs between 2.500 and 3.500 or it just doesn't have the power to climb really long steep hills at a reasonable speed.. i.e. 30 mph or more... ... Last edited by James.uk; 10th December 2011 at 00:58..

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Chris K Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Conn SE Saloon Automatic Gold 68K Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Loughborough, Leics Posts: 350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can always stick it in sports mode - it will hold lower gears for longer I cant make up my mind whether hills are more economical in sports mode (engine runs faster but burns fuel very efficiently) or normal mode (engine runs slower but 'labouring' doesn't burn fuel efficiently at all - in fact half the fuel isn't burned at all) Dont have mpg gauge on mine __________________ I have changed gear for the last flippin time - Chris K. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Chris K; 10th December 2011 at 09:06..