So I bought my 08 TL (automatic transmission) about a month ago and I love the car. I just had a couple questions about it. When I let step off the gas and let my car coast... I notice that at some point the car slows down abruptly and then continues smoothly. I'm wondering if a downshift like this is normal or not?

Thanks ahead of time.

 

Welcome King! When I got my Type S, I had the same question-this is normal.

 

Characteristic of the 3G TL. Welcome.

 

Thanks guys now I can stop worrying. And thanks for the welcome I'm proud to be part of it.

 

Yep yep, very normal as the tranny downshifts. Welcome to AZ Register her at www.myacura.com and save the Navi/Radio codes for safe keeping.

 

What is the correct term for this? it slipped my mind

 

^Isn't it engine braking?

 

^it is, but acura calls it somehting.


OH Grade logic? right?

 

Good... I was curious about this as well.