Sport Mode
#12
10-10-2012, 12:44 PM
MODE SWITCH In High range press the mode switch to select ’Sport’ mode (the ’S’ information light on the instrument panel will illuminate). In Low range press the mode switch to select ’Manual’ mode (the ’M’ manual information light will illuminate). Press the switch a second time to return the gearbox to normal operation. ’Sport’ mode With ’Sport’ mode selected, the gearbox is more responsive to accelerator pedal movement - downshifts occur earlier and upshifts are delayed to make optimum use of the engine’s power while accelerating. Select ’Sport’ when increased acceleration is required, or when negotiating long inclines or twisting roads. Note that driving in ’Sport’ mode will increase fuel consumption. ’Manual’ mode In Low range, with ’Manual’ mode selected, the automatic transmission functions as a manual gearbox requiring the driver to move the selector lever manually to change gear (’D’ = 4th gear). Manual mode will provide maximum vehicle control and engine braking -ideal for use in severe off-road conditions. Note that ’kick-down’ is disabled and that automatic downshifts will only occur to prevent the engine from stalling. NOTE: Switching off the engine or using the transfer gearbox will automatically cancel ’Sport’ or ’Manual’ mode.
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This was taken from joey over at landroverworld.org
#13
10-10-2012, 02:06 PM
Recovery Vehicle
I'll add this to my list of MPG experiments lol. I've been tracking my driving, mods, and gas miliage for over a year now trying different things such as driving in 3rd around town, before/after stock tires to 285, outside temperature... it's just I don't use so much gas in the first place so it takes a long time to build up data 
Starting my next tank I'll try sport mode for awhile see what kind of results I get.
Starting my next tank I'll try sport mode for awhile see what kind of results I get.
#14
10-10-2012, 02:11 PM
Three Wheeling
How often do you use it on your D2? I've rarely used it, but my wife will use it around town. She swears she has had better gas mileage on her last 2 tanks when she has left it on all the time. She will usually get around 260 miles/tank, but the last 2 tanks of gas with sport mode on, she has been able to get close to 300 miles/tank. She drives an '04. In my '99, I'm only getting about 260-270 per tank without the sport mode. Maybe I should leave mine on and hopefully get more mileage?
So, what does it actually do for the car? I know for acceleration it keeps the transmission in a lower gear for higher RPM's and faster speed gains... Does it do anything else? Like, improve gas mileage?
So, what does it actually do for the car? I know for acceleration it keeps the transmission in a lower gear for higher RPM's and faster speed gains... Does it do anything else? Like, improve gas mileage?
#15
10-10-2012, 02:13 PM
Actually a few years ago, a number of people tried driving in Sport Mode in town over a couple of tank fulls, including myself, and we all had increases in MPG which varied between the drivers, but no one lost MPG.
The main reason it will help in town and on hard steep mountain driving is the shift points are lower and require less throttle pressure to make the ecu down shift. The less you are into your throttle, the less gas is pumped to the injectors.
The main reason it will help in town and on hard steep mountain driving is the shift points are lower and require less throttle pressure to make the ecu down shift. The less you are into your throttle, the less gas is pumped to the injectors.
#16
10-10-2012, 03:34 PM
OK, see... I learned something new. I wasn't aware of the mode changing when the truck is in low range. I knew I'd eventually learn something new. 
My wife drives half of her commute on highway, half in city. Like I said, maybe she has slowed down some and that's caused her to get better mileage. I don't know. She has a stock set up on the '04 with semi-new Dunlop Signature tires. She does drive faster than I do, though. My commute is back roads, 10 miles one way, nothing over 50-55 mph with a few stop signs on the way. I just put Nitto TerraGrappler 255-60-18 tires on my '99 about a month ago. I haven't noticed a change in my mileage yet.
I would think it would help around town to keep the trans from jumping from gear to gear. Once on the highway, I can't see it hurting that much. Once you're up to speed, the trans is going to shift into the gears it needs no matter what mode the truck is in. Being as heavy as it is, I would think this would help. With that being said, I have, from time to time while driving her car, shifted out of sport mode while on the highway and shifted back to it once we're in town again. I don't drive hard enough to really make a difference though, so it probably wasn't doing anything for me.
My wife drives half of her commute on highway, half in city. Like I said, maybe she has slowed down some and that's caused her to get better mileage. I don't know. She has a stock set up on the '04 with semi-new Dunlop Signature tires. She does drive faster than I do, though. My commute is back roads, 10 miles one way, nothing over 50-55 mph with a few stop signs on the way. I just put Nitto TerraGrappler 255-60-18 tires on my '99 about a month ago. I haven't noticed a change in my mileage yet.
I would think it would help around town to keep the trans from jumping from gear to gear. Once on the highway, I can't see it hurting that much. Once you're up to speed, the trans is going to shift into the gears it needs no matter what mode the truck is in. Being as heavy as it is, I would think this would help. With that being said, I have, from time to time while driving her car, shifted out of sport mode while on the highway and shifted back to it once we're in town again. I don't drive hard enough to really make a difference though, so it probably wasn't doing anything for me.
#18
10-10-2012, 05:49 PM
Administrator
Yes, it is worth a try, sure drivers without as much gas pedal pressure.
Also, Sport Mode is for High Range if you want a little more agressive handling, manual only works when in Low range or the CDL is locked in Low Range and you want to lock the tranny in a specific gear while running a semi-hard trail.
Also, Sport Mode is for High Range if you want a little more agressive handling, manual only works when in Low range or the CDL is locked in Low Range and you want to lock the tranny in a specific gear while running a semi-hard trail.
#19
10-10-2012, 06:54 PM
How often do you use it on your D2? I've rarely used it, but my wife will use it around town. She swears she has had better gas mileage on her last 2 tanks when she has left it on all the time. She will usually get around 260 miles/tank, but the last 2 tanks of gas with sport mode on, she has been able to get close to 300 miles/tank. She drives an '04. In my '99, I'm only getting about 260-270 per tank without the sport mode. Maybe I should leave mine on and hopefully get more mileage?
So, what does it actually do for the car? I know for acceleration it keeps the transmission in a lower gear for higher RPM's and faster speed gains... Does it do anything else? Like, improve gas mileage?
So, what does it actually do for the car? I know for acceleration it keeps the transmission in a lower gear for higher RPM's and faster speed gains... Does it do anything else? Like, improve gas mileage?
I've been averaging 350 per tank with an equal mix of highway/city. Been pulling about 17mpg average, don't know what I would do if it was 100 miles less per fill up...
#20
10-11-2012, 07:52 AM
Our cars have always been anywhere from 260-300 miles on a tank. Also take note, that is not the mileage where the light comes on... that's just when it gets low enough that I stop to fill up, usually around 20 gallons. No large tires or lifts, stock set-ups. I did put 1" larger tires on the '99, but that hasn't changed my mileage that I can tell (just put them on a month ago). I imagine it's the way we drive. On the highway, we run about 70-75 mph. I'd like to see 17 mpg, but the best I've been able to get has been 14.2 mpg and that was on 4 lane roads running at 70-75 mph constantly. I know there are a TON of factors that come into play when driving that effect mpg's.