Automatic Freelander

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Phil Popodopolus

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• Nov 23, 2004

• #1

I have recently got a Freelander diesel automatic and this is the first
automatic I have ever had.

When I am running along at, say, 55mph the rev counter shows around the
2000 rpm mark.

If I then take my foot off the revs drop to around 800 to 1000 but the
speed does not decline - almost the equivalent of knocking it out of
gear on a manual.

Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.

Thought I had better try out you lads here first rather than make a fool
of myself at the dealers!!
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Phil Popodopolus

 

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Pantelis Giamarellos

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• Nov 24, 2004

• #2

Phil there is no problem with your car.

Are you based in Greece?

Take care
Pantelis Giamarellos
LAND ROVER CLUB OF GREECE

"Phil Popodopolus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have recently got a Freelander diesel automatic and this is the first
> automatic I have ever had.
>
> When I am running along at, say, 55mph the rev counter shows around the
> 2000 rpm mark.
>
> If I then take my foot off the revs drop to around 800 to 1000 but the
> speed does not decline - almost the equivalent of knocking it out of
> gear on a manual.
>
> Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.
>
> Thought I had better try out you lads here first rather than make a fool
> of myself at the dealers!!
> --
> Phil Popodopolus

 

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Phil Popodopolus

Guest

• Nov 24, 2004

• #3

In message <[email protected]>, Pantelis Giamarellos
<[email protected]> writes
>Phil there is no problem with your car.
>
>Are you based in Greece?

No - the UK.

My nom-de-plume is taken from one of your most illustrious refugees who
has found himself a cushy number in the UK for the last 57 odd years.

>
>Take care
>Pantelis Giamarellos
>LAND ROVER CLUB OF GREECE
>
>"Phil Popodopolus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I have recently got a Freelander diesel automatic and this is the first
>> automatic I have ever had.
>>
>> When I am running along at, say, 55mph the rev counter shows around the
>> 2000 rpm mark.
>>
>> If I then take my foot off the revs drop to around 800 to 1000 but the
>> speed does not decline - almost the equivalent of knocking it out of
>> gear on a manual.
>>
>> Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.
>>
>> Thought I had better try out you lads here first rather than make a fool
>> of myself at the dealers!!
>> --
>> Phil Popodopolus
>
>

--
Phil Popodopolus

 

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Pantelis Giamarellos

Guest

• Nov 24, 2004

• #4

Slightly mis-spelled though.

Take care
Pantelis

"Phil Popodopolus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Pantelis Giamarellos
> <[email protected]> writes
> >Phil there is no problem with your car.
> >
> >Are you based in Greece?
>
> No - the UK.
>
> My nom-de-plume is taken from one of your most illustrious refugees who
> has found himself a cushy number in the UK for the last 57 odd years.
>
> >
> >Take care
> >Pantelis Giamarellos
> >LAND ROVER CLUB OF GREECE
> >
> >"Phil Popodopolus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> I have recently got a Freelander diesel automatic and this is the first
> >> automatic I have ever had.
> >>
> >> When I am running along at, say, 55mph the rev counter shows around
the
> >> 2000 rpm mark.
> >>
> >> If I then take my foot off the revs drop to around 800 to 1000 but the
> >> speed does not decline - almost the equivalent of knocking it out of
> >> gear on a manual.
> >>
> >> Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.
> >>
> >> Thought I had better try out you lads here first rather than make a
fool
> >> of myself at the dealers!!
> >> --
> >> Phil Popodopolus
> >
> >
>
> --
> Phil Popodopolus

 

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Blippie

Guest

• Nov 25, 2004

• #5

>Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.

This is standard on any automatic. There is no engine braking effect.

Cheers

Blippie
--
Ten minutes of this rain will do more good in half an hour than a fortnight
of ordinary rain in a month.

 

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The Becketts

Guest

• Nov 26, 2004

• #6

That sounds normal for a diesel auto. I suspect there is a Sprag clutch which
allows over-run. A petrol auto won't have the Sprag clutch.

BTW, are you missing a "o" in the spelling of your name?

Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8


"Phil Popodopolus" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have recently got a Freelander diesel automatic and this is the first
> automatic I have ever had.
>
> When I am running along at, say, 55mph the rev counter shows around the
> 2000 rpm mark.
>
> If I then take my foot off the revs drop to around 800 to 1000 but the
> speed does not decline - almost the equivalent of knocking it out of
> gear on a manual.
>
> Is there a problem or is that standard on the automatic.
>
> Thought I had better try out you lads here first rather than make a fool
> of myself at the dealers!!
> --
> Phil Popodopolus