Guys,

Just wanted to put a quick question out there. I just recently switched from a 2006 TL to a 2007 TL-S both in automatic. The one difference I do feel is when I am slowing down from speeds you can feel the car down shifting through the gears. Is this normal for TL-S owners?

I know that the TL-S auto has a more aggressive shifting program, but it almost feels like when I used to drive manual and down shift through the gears as I approached a light. I did not feel anything like this in the 06 base TL. BTW, both have about 45k miles.

Let me know your thoughts.

 

yeah its normal... an aggressive downshift is not normal however

 

Yes, you'll feel a downshift when slowing down. Perhaps not as pronounced when braking.

 

It's a good thing, ensures the vehicle is in the correct gear in case you need to speed up quickly instead of waiting for the slow computer to decide to down shift when you slam the accelerator.

 

yea its normal, i was wondering about it too when i test drove some a few tl-s but they all had it

 

ita normal, it helps reduce the amount of actual braking that I need to do.

 

Gee, should I say, "It's normal" or be contrarian?

 

its normal

 

Conformist.

 

Sometimes, driving my Type S feels like a untamed stallion, which is a good thing. If you are driving in Sports Mode, be sure to not down shift manually. Just let the car do it's own downshifting,

 

dont know why, but I found this really funny.

 

I found my downshifts were less noticeable after I did a 3x3 ATF flush. They have gotten to be a bit rougher now though.

 

^^^ what fluid are you using ?

OP you will feel the downshifts and as Steven mentioned let the car downshift for ya....

 

I would like to know this too. Because im thinkong of a DIY atf change or just take it too the dealer for the last maimtenance that will be free for me.

Since they are not a lot of threads on the type-s i would like to get a good answer.

Which one will be better, just let them do it in the dealer or a DIY??

 

The only thing that sucks about this is that you pretty much can't coast to get better MPG. I do that all the time in my Chrysler 300m and I think partially due to that difference is why I get overall 3mpg better than the TL-S.

 

I had really harsh downshifts...took it to the dealer and they said their was software update for it and reprogrammed it under warranty. Fixed it for me...I barely feel any downshifts and the car is smooth as can be when slowing.

 

i have had harsh downshifts after a drain and refill of the ATF tranny fluid, but that all smoothed out within the day

 

check your engine/transmission mounts, if one of them is damage you will feel the downshift more.

 

I was going to ask the same question. you guys are experts here

 

Hmmm is it normal or not normal?! haha. Completely backwards/reversed responses all over this thread...guess one of those you'd have to feel to know "This isn't normal!"

 

Can anyone else confirm that there's a software update? That's the first I've heard of it, and like everyone has pronounced downshifting.

 

I just searched and found nothing on a software update. Anyone else?

 

This thread talked about the software update also, read post #35.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/anyone-think-their-07-tl-s-downshifts-little-hard-times-when-stopping-614879/

 

Yup, just like I said

 

Interesting, I wasnt doubting you I just haven't heard of this before. Have you noticed anything else about the shifting or acceleration after the update? Or was the downshifting the only thing changed?

 

The downshifting is normal. I don't know if I'm just used to it, but I rarely ever feel it or even notice it unless I glance down at the tach and see the needle jump when it downshifts.

 

Amazing how people still refuse to search the other thousand threads on this subject.

It's normal to downshift as you're slowing, it will be more pronounced going downhill and if it's too harsh it's the switches and/or on the TL-S, programming of the rev-matched downshifts.

 

Transmission seemed a bit smoother in general.