Aggressive auto

[oldie]

Recently bought MG ZT-T SE auto box engages a little fiercely right from the off. Leading to the necessity to be on the brakes all the time.

All my other automatics have been content to sit-in a restrained manner when at a halt with the gearbox in "D". I'm having to fight this one, it's not a comfortable sensation.

Any ideas please?

[tony g]

Originally Posted by oldie

Recently bought MG ZT-T SE auto box engages a little fiercely right from the off. Leading to the necessity to be on the brakes all the time.

All my other automatics have been content to sit-in a restrained manner when at a halt with the gearbox in "D". I'm having to fight this one, it's not a comfortable sensation.

Any ideas please?

first thing I would do is check the oil level, then maybe an oil change.

[bigblue75]

My diesel auto will happily hold stationary on an uphill incline once stopped in drive - but wants to move forward if on a level or downhill surface... I tend to pop it into neutral and hold it on the brake if it's a short stop or into park and apply the handbrake for longer pauses in my journey. I thought this was how they worked?


Anyone know the most sympathetic way of driving our autos?

[trikey]

Originally Posted by bigblue75

My diesel auto will happily hold stationary on an uphill incline once stopped in drive - but wants to move forward if on a level or downhill surface... I tend to pop it into neutral and hold it on the brake if it's a short stop or into park and apply the handbrake for longer pauses in my journey. I thought this was how they worked?





Anyone know the most sympathetic way of driving our autos?

That's how they are, you can lower the engine rpm on T4 to help a tad but normally there is no need to.

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[JJay]

Originally Posted by trikey

That's how they are, you can lower the engine rpm on T4 to help a tad but normally there is no need to.

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I know nothing about mechanics and don't claim to but i can tell you of my experience. i don't need to tell you you already know about automatics as you have others but for anyone not used to autos its just a different style of motoring. With manual cars you control the car with the accelerator, clutch, and brakes. With an auto its a totally different style you are a brake merchant and control the car with the brakes. However your car should sit comfortably at a halt in drive with your foot on the brake. I also own a Rover 827 auto a lovely car to drive but i recognise they symptoms you mention its as though the revs are too high possibly? In my case i had a problem with the car stalling i think its to do with an issue with the fuel pump relay. To make it driveable until the relay is sorted my garage increased the revs to stop it stalling when stopping at lights etc. However this makes it like you describe that when you brake it still wants to fight you and move forward.

[TheMudster]

[I]With manual cars you control the car with the accelerator, clutch, and brakes. an auto its a totally different style you are a brake merchant and control the car with the brakes./I]

That's not how I drive an automatic. It's quite possible to back off the accelerator to control speed without braking. Moving from D and using 4,3,2 to give more aggressive engine braking if required.

I find following a nervous or unnecessary braker unsettling and quickly get past if I can.

[JJay]

Originally Posted by TheMudster

[I]With manual cars you control the car with the accelerator, clutch, and brakes. an auto its a totally different style you are a brake merchant and control the car with the brakes./I]

That's not how I drive an automatic. It's quite possible to back off the accelerator to control speed without braking. Moving from D and using 4,3,2 to give more aggressive engine braking if required.

I find following a nervous or unnecessary braker unsettling and quickly get past if I can.

its easy to be misconstrued in a post due to a lack of information. What i was trying to say was a different style of driving is required. I was trying to convey that at slow speeds i.e. while initially setting off or controlling the vehicle whilst manoeuvring at slow speeds you will need to control the cars speed by use of the brakes more than you would with a manual. i was not implying this principle at normal speeds whilst up and running. i am well versed in slowing a vehicle down without braking.

[Rich in Vancouver]

I agree with tony g. It's likely the level, or old fluid.
On my V6 Freelander a fluid change cured the same issue.