Gordon McGrew wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:07:21 GMT, "Andy & Carol"
> <aforn@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
>> It called "Logic Grade" , that is why you won't grind
>> up your rotors..read up on it.
>
> I would think that it would hurt your gas mileage though. At least it
> would if you are anticipating a stop and just want to coast until the
> light changes. Is it possible that it waits for you to touch the
> brake pedal before it downshifts? That would make more sense.

which is precisely what it does do - it takes the signal from the brake
pedal switch.

>
> On the upside, completing the downshift earlier makes it ready to
> accelerate on short notice. All-in-all, that is one reason why I
> prefer manual transmissions. The AT will never have enough sensors
> until they put in one that can read my mind.

you haven't driven an automatic lately.

>
>> "Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1167769779.359188.215930@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>>> We're greatly enjoying our 2007 Odyssey EX. One thing I'm confused
>>> about, however, is the transmission 'activity'.... By that I mean that
>>> it seems to downshift when you take your foot off the gas and are
>>> slowing down. This is confirmed by watching the tachometer tick upwards
>>> as you feel the transmission downshifting. Since our last van was a '99
>>> Windstar (I was happy when it would simply UPshift!) and my other car
>>> is a 6-speed Audi A4, I guess I'm not used to the electronics in the
>>> latest transmissions. Is this really the case - that the car
>>> downshifts? Or is my transmission about to fall out!
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Dan D
>>> Central NJ USA
>>> '07 Odyssey EX
>>>

 

"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in news:1167769779.359188.215930
@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com:

> We're greatly enjoying our 2007 Odyssey EX. One thing I'm confused
> about, however, is the transmission 'activity'.... By that I mean that
> it seems to downshift when you take your foot off the gas and are
> slowing down. This is confirmed by watching the tachometer tick upwards
> as you feel the transmission downshifting. Since our last van was a '99
> Windstar (I was happy when it would simply UPshift!) and my other car
> is a 6-speed Audi A4, I guess I'm not used to the electronics in the
> latest transmissions. Is this really the case - that the car
> downshifts? Or is my transmission about to fall out!
>



Your tranny is fine.

The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.

Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
to older designs.

The very best thing you can do for your transmission is to change the fluid
precisely according to the maintenance schedule, and to ONLY ever use Honda
genuine ATF-Z1 fluid. If you want to change the fluid MORE often, that's
even better.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in news:1167769779.359188.215930
@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com:

> We're greatly enjoying our 2007 Odyssey EX. One thing I'm confused
> about, however, is the transmission 'activity'.... By that I mean that
> it seems to downshift when you take your foot off the gas and are
> slowing down. This is confirmed by watching the tachometer tick upwards
> as you feel the transmission downshifting. Since our last van was a '99
> Windstar (I was happy when it would simply UPshift!) and my other car
> is a 6-speed Audi A4, I guess I'm not used to the electronics in the
> latest transmissions. Is this really the case - that the car
> downshifts? Or is my transmission about to fall out!
>



Your tranny is fine.

The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.

Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
to older designs.

The very best thing you can do for your transmission is to change the fluid
precisely according to the maintenance schedule, and to ONLY ever use Honda
genuine ATF-Z1 fluid. If you want to change the fluid MORE often, that's
even better.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in news:1167769779.359188.215930
@v33g2000cwv.googlegroups.com:

> We're greatly enjoying our 2007 Odyssey EX. One thing I'm confused
> about, however, is the transmission 'activity'.... By that I mean that
> it seems to downshift when you take your foot off the gas and are
> slowing down. This is confirmed by watching the tachometer tick upwards
> as you feel the transmission downshifting. Since our last van was a '99
> Windstar (I was happy when it would simply UPshift!) and my other car
> is a 6-speed Audi A4, I guess I'm not used to the electronics in the
> latest transmissions. Is this really the case - that the car
> downshifts? Or is my transmission about to fall out!
>



Your tranny is fine.

The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.

Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
to older designs.

The very best thing you can do for your transmission is to change the fluid
precisely according to the maintenance schedule, and to ONLY ever use Honda
genuine ATF-Z1 fluid. If you want to change the fluid MORE often, that's
even better.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

 

Thanls for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

Thanls for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

Thanls for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

Thanks for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

Thanks for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

Thanks for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Dan D
'07 Odyssey EX
Central NJ USA

 

On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:55:43 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote:

>The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
>considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
>will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.
>
>Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
>to older designs.

I wish they would supply a flow chart or other documentation.

J.

 

On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:55:43 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote:

>The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
>considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
>will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.
>
>Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
>to older designs.

I wish they would supply a flow chart or other documentation.

J.

 

On Wed, 3 Jan 2007 13:55:43 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote:

>The extremely sophisticated electronics installed these days have
>considerable control over shift behavior. In addition, the transmission
>will actually "learn" your driving style and adjust its behavior for that.
>
>Some people find newer transmissions' behavior disconcerting when compared
>to older designs.

I wish they would supply a flow chart or other documentation.

J.

 

"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167919102.095428.201720@42g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
> Thanls for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
> intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
> time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Take the Manual in the house, then when you're in the reading room, you
can find out all about the vehicle.

 

"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1167919102.095428.201720@42g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
> Thanls for all of the responses. I figured it was a function of these
> intelligent transmissions. Of course, I could read the manual but every
> time I think about it, the car isn't actually here....!

Take the Manual in the house, then when you're in the reading room, you
can find out all about the vehicle.