Question about driving in Sport mode

[stoned-kik]

Maybe dumb question, but how the X5 is supposed to be driven in the sport mode (S) the "right" way without hurting the transmission?
I couldn't find this anywhere...

[statdoc]

Originally Posted by stoned-kik

Maybe dumb question, but how the X5 is supposed to be driven in the sport mode (S) the "right" way without hurting the transmission?
I couldn't find this anywhere...

Drive it like it is fun, my friend. You should be having a good time (safely, of course )

[stoned-kik]

Thanks for the quick answer but I was expecting a more explanatory one

[Wagner]

Yes you can drive it in "sport" mode all day if you like....

It's hard to enjoy the sudden downshift and over-revs at stop lights and under 25 mph though......it isn't manual and it doesn't feel like one.

[stoned-kik]

I read somewhere that taking off in S mode frequently will mess up the tranny...is that true?

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by WagnerX5

Yes you can drive it in "sport" mode all day if you like....

It's hard to enjoy the sudden downshift and over-revs at stop lights and under 25 mph though......it isn't manual and it doesn't feel like one.

Sounds like the common problem with the new 6speed auto. Perhaps your X needs a sw upgrade?

[Wagner]

Never heard of that happening before, and I don't see why it would.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Sounds like the common problem with the new 6speed auto. Perhaps your X needs a sw upgrade?

Already had it checked out dealer said it was normal for S mode at that speed and since I rarely use S mode anyway, I'm fine with it. In normal mode there are rarely any issues for me.

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by stoned-kik

Maybe dumb question, but how the X5 is supposed to be driven in the sport mode (S) the "right" way without hurting the transmission?
I couldn't find this anywhere...

Sport mode is meant for "spirited driving", you can drive it anyway you want. These vehicles are very intelligent. I don't think you can hurt it unless you do something obviously nonsensical. Note: driving in sport mode will hold gears longer before the transmission will upshift and is programmed to downshift more easily -> you will experience reduced fuel economy.

[zero]

To preface this, I know next-to-nothing about the mechanics of cars.

Once in a while, especially after I've been switching from a high speed to a very low one, when I'm accelerating again my X5 will "kick" - it feels almost as if I'm being rear-ended by another vehicle. There's a thud that comes from the rear when this happens too.

Anyone have any idea what's going on? The reason I post this here is because I think it might have to do with the automatic transmission switching gears.