S60 G/box: 2WD: - S60 Geartronic - towing?

kenfig lad · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:07

Hi all,

I have just purchased a '54 D5 s60 SE (34k) with the geartronic gearbox. This will the 1st car I have ever driven with a semi-auto box and my question is this: I regulary tow a caravan(1400kg), and was wondering if , in fully automatic mode the gearbox is comfortable in pulling off up hills and so forth, or it is best to use the geartronic option. the reason i ask is when pulling off on hills with a manual you are able to control power to the wheels by slipping the clutch. does the geartronic software allow for this? many thanks for any advice

CTCNetwork · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:15

Hi,

Auto boxes are great for towing.
Geartronic is a form or auto box.

You will not need to worry about clutch slipping etc when taking off, on the level or up hills. Just drive and enjoy...

Des. . .

Clan · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:20

Its a conventional auto gearbox , all the "Geartronic" does is allow you SOME control of the change points .. i cant see much point in it ,

kenfig lad · Jun 24th, 2007, 12:36

thanks for advice. Just clearing some last minute worries before I pick up the car tomorrow...

DieselDoNicely · Jun 24th, 2007, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenfig lad

thanks for advice. Just clearing some last minute worries before I pick up the car tomorrow...

If your using it regularly fit an oil cooler to the gearbox.

DDN

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:07	#1
kenfig lad New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2007 07:02 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bridgend	S60 Geartronic - towing? Hi all, I have just purchased a '54 D5 s60 SE (34k) with the geartronic gearbox. This will the 1st car I have ever driven with a semi-auto box and my question is this: I regulary tow a caravan(1400kg), and was wondering if , in fully automatic mode the gearbox is comfortable in pulling off up hills and so forth, or it is best to use the geartronic option. the reason i ask is when pulling off on hills with a manual you are able to control power to the wheels by slipping the clutch. does the geartronic software allow for this? many thanks for any advice

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:15	#2
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Jun 24th, 2007, 12:36	#4
kenfig lad New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2007 07:02 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bridgend	geartronic thanks for advice. Just clearing some last minute worries before I pick up the car tomorrow...

Jun 24th, 2007, 12:20	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Its a conventional auto gearbox , all the "Geartronic" does is allow you SOME control of the change points .. i cant see much point in it ,

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