Tiptronic overuse?

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05-18-2007 | 03:27 PM

saintforlife

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Tiptronic overuse?

Hello everyone,

I have found that I get better gas mileage on my 2003 A6 3.0L Quattro when I use Tiptronic exclusively when driving in the city. My gas mileage has gone up to 19 mpg from 17 mpg which I used to get when I didn't use Tiptronic.

I have been using Tiptronic now for about 3 weeks. I guess my questions are -
Is there anything called Tiptronic 'overuse' at all? Did Audi design Tiptronic for everyday use or was it designed as just an optional feature not intended to be used full time? Will it cause transmission problems in the future if I contine to use it all the time?

Thanks in advance.

05-18-2007 | 03:30 PM

techbod

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

tip is like auto so designed to give best MPG round town ish

05-18-2007 | 04:08 PM

alias747

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

Yeah there should be no reason why you can't use tip all the time, a lot of people do. All you are doing is telling the transmission when to shift.

05-18-2007 | 04:27 PM

RIA6

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

this could be a little off topic...but Alias, i think i love her!

05-18-2007 | 04:29 PM

alias747

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

Lol I cant post ANYTHING around here anymore without somebody going OT!!! haha

05-18-2007 | 05:29 PM

marko_tomas13

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

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ORIGINAL: alias747

Lol I cant post ANYTHING around here anymore without somebody going OT!!! haha

I'm sorry but my eyes seem to drift off topic every time you say something....err did I say eyes?

05-21-2007 | 02:32 PM

votblindub

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

ive never heard of anyone "overusing" their tiptronic. im sure audi techs can tell you if you call a dealership. i'd ask them, see what they say once they are done laughing cuz you'll be on speakerphone

05-22-2007 | 02:59 AM

formulagigi

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RE: Tiptronic overuse?

go ahead! use it daily!
In Auto, the car ishigher gears and you got to push the pedal more to get the resujlts yuo need. In tip, you choose the best gear for each situation, more efficient IMO