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Switching from a manual stick shift to automatic transmission. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Jan 2023 OP
Some, but probably not much and you can limit it with a more conservative driving style... hlthe2b Jan 2023 #1
a lot of automatics have a manual mode crud Jan 2023 #2
Modern 6 and 7 speed autos multigraincracker Jan 2023 #3
Here are stats for all years in one article. House of Roberts Jan 2023 #4
I did when I switched to an automatic Subaru. paleotn Jan 2023 #5
Maybe not WmChris Jan 2023 #6
New car? Usually not. Jirel Jan 2023 #7
Moving from a 1999 to a 2010 no_hypocrisy Jan 2023 #8
K & R Stuart G Feb 2023 #9

paleotn

(17,911 posts)
5. I did when I switched to an automatic Subaru.
Mon Jan 30, 2023, 10:29 PM
Jan 2023

Roughly 4 to 5 mpg, but that's with AWD. Type of automatic and driving habits play a part, so your mileage may vary.

Had to since manual Subaru's are becoming scarce. A year in and I'm still occasionally feeling for the clutch. My left foot has such a boring life now. Until now, it's known nothing but manuals since I learned to drive in the mid 70's.

Jirel

(2,018 posts)
7. New car? Usually not.
Tue Jan 31, 2023, 12:19 AM
Jan 2023

Most new cars are made to be as efficient or better on mileage with automatics versus our best efforts with manual.

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