3 is the sport mode for many cars. For my BMW its Sport 3. I like to go in S3 on the freeway sometimes, the acceleration is amazing. But of course the RPM is very high, sometimes getting past 6000 at over 100 miles an hour. I only use 3 very rare, but its really fun. not sure if its safe for the engine , transmission. thanks
2006-10-02 16:38:32 · 8 answers · asked by Kristian55 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop,,and its not a good idea to make a habit of doing this,it can cause transmission problems down the road ,,what it does it makes them run hotter than usual,and this isn't good at all, i get a lot of repairs because people do this because they think it makes it run better,,but when they pay the repair bill they usually aren't to happy,with what they have done,,good luck with it,,and like i said,,i wouldn't do this all the time on it,i hope this help,s.
2006-10-02 17:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concept behind the S3 and others like it, is to allow the driver an increase in engine and transmission torque on an as-needed basis. You are certainly not doing your Beemer any favors while driving in the S3 mode - what you ARE doing is increasing the load on the engine and transmission. Yes, it may be fun to drive it while in the S3 mode, but unless you come from a family of lots and lots of money, it will also prove to be very costly!
2006-10-02 16:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought maybe the "S3" stood for "State Trooper 3" because that is how many will be catching up to you in Mustangs and Camaros on the freeway in excess of 100 mph. Try regular "Drive", you'll get better fuel mileage and keep out of the pokey. If it is fun it is usually frowned upon, keep it to short bursts of haphazard danger, preferably when me and my family aren't in front of you on the freeway.
2006-10-02 16:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verify to work out in case you have a mild on the sprint that announces "O/D Off" or some thing comparable. The button that controls the overdrive functionality is oftentimes on the shift lever (floor shift fashions). At 80 mph, 4000 RPMS rather isn't extreme in any respect. yet that engine isn't designed for 80 mph making use of, particularly is it designed for 60 mph making use of. The specifications say the engine develops 132 hp at 6,000 RPM. i attempt to maintain my RPMs all the way down to 3000 or much less.
2016-10-15 11:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher RPM puts you on or close to the top of the torque curve, but it means more piston-travel-per mile (more wear) and greater heat and wear in the transmission.
I would use it only in very fast very dense traffic. I would use drive nearly all the time I am driving above 40 mph.
2006-10-02 16:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is fun, but it is not good for the engine if you do it for extended periods of time. You may want to use only high octane gasoline and use only full syntetic oil for better protection for your engine.
2006-10-02 16:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by ppgarciaus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will burn more gas and the transmission may not last as long as it would at lower revs -- but what the hell?
If life ain't fun -- why bother?
2006-10-02 16:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah sure. you will be fine. just dont door ding my 1970 lime green ford pinto. i mean it man. dont do it
2006-10-02 16:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋