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[DirectNova]

I would like to know why the CVT transmission won't let the engine rev much over 4-5000 rpm even when I'm flooring it hard for a few seconds. I can't lunch decently and it's slow to relaunch in the traffic (after a lift off), which makes it a bit dangerous sometimes, although the power itself is adequate.



European cars can be geared longer because they know how to downshift when they need power and journalists won't scream that the car is gutless because they expect to pass someone on the highway in 5th gear. Same with the Honda fit, our 1.5l Fits are geared shorter than their 1.35l Fit.

why would it go further 5000 rpm? it's a CVT, staying in the best powerband available.

[broody]

why would it go further 5000 rpm? it's a CVT, staying in the best powerband available.

Maybe because peak power is at 6000rpm and not under 5000??!!

and even to get up to 5000rpm, it takes a while. By the time I hit 5000rpm, I'm driving 50-55kph maybe.

[MetroMPG]

Peak/max torque is 4k RPM.

[broody]

Peak power is 6000rpm. Power makes cars accelerate faster.

[DirectNova]

Peak power is 6000rpm. Power makes cars accelerate faster.

Torque make cars accelerate faster
HP make cars go faster.

[broody]

That's exactly what I want, to go faster.

Don't deny the evidence, to get faster on a flat road, the best way to do it is to stay close to the peak power.

[MetroMPG]

Get a Micra.

[fatcat]

with my manual trans, I can exceed 5000 rpms with ease...love that sound!!

[broody]

with my manual trans, I can exceed 5000 rpms with ease...love that sound!!

Of course, with the manual tranny it must be much more enjoyable.

[Nicki Mirage]

How to check the CVT oil. In park engine running? Neutral engin running? Neutral engine off? Park engine off? Can't find anything about it... When to change it, and how often?