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    October 23rd, 2009 12:51 PM #1
    Guys, I drive a Hyundai i10 1.2 AT. And I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to drive efficiently using an automatic transmission car?

    First AT owner kse.

    Thanks a lot!
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    October 23rd, 2009 12:56 PM #2
    IMO, magaan na paa pa rin ang sagot.
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    October 23rd, 2009 12:59 PM #3
    Makakatulong ba ung pag lagay nang gear sa nuetral if malapit na sa stoplight? -- saw from some forums.
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    October 23rd, 2009 01:07 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by lm723 View Post
    Makakatulong ba ung pag lagay nang gear sa nuetral if malapit na sa stoplight? -- saw from some forums.
    ..and put the handbrake up otherwise you might roll up/down hill :D

    But you should really put it in P when you're stationary!
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    October 23rd, 2009 01:15 PM #5
    P is used when parking.. kung stoplight lang.. just put it in N.

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    ..and put the handbrake up otherwise you might roll up/down hill :D

    But you should really put it in P when you're stationary!
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    October 23rd, 2009 01:40 PM #6
    +1 but plus handbrake

    anticipate your next braking point to avoid over acceleration.
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    October 23rd, 2009 01:42 PM #7
    huwag masyado magmadali sa daan... 5-10 minutes late lang naman ang diff. mo sa mga mabibilis magpatakbo pagdating sa pupuntahan... relax ka pa at dami nakikitang bebots hehehe
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    March 22nd, 2013 08:39 AM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by lm723 View Post
    Makakatulong ba ung pag lagay nang gear sa nuetral if malapit na sa stoplight? -- saw from some forums.
    Pwede rin ba sa a/t ito? Alam ko, sa manual lang.
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    March 22nd, 2013 09:13 AM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by b0y37 View Post
    Pwede rin ba sa a/t ito? Alam ko, sa manual lang.
    Yup, pwede rin. same principle to apply.
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    October 23rd, 2009 01:03 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by lm723 View Post
    Guys, I drive a Hyundai i10 1.2 AT. And I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to drive efficiently using an automatic transmission car?

    First AT owner kse.

    Thanks a lot!
    SMooth and slow movements of the accelerator pedal. Don't floor it.
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