Hi Mike,
I posted re snow mode query a while back and I thought that nobody had taken any notice. Assuming that your experiment was in answer to me; thank you.
Do you think that using snow mode, all or most of the time, could do any damage to anything? I assume the engine switches to a higher gear sooner than normal cutting performance but saving fuel.
Also, there's been alot of talk about changing transmission fluid of late. My '98 LS400 Mk 1V has nearly 99K on clock - I'ver noticed lately that acceleration from stationary, when first starting up, a bit strange - similar to the clutch
slipping if it were a manual geared car. It then seems o bite and from then on is OK. Could this be a sign of fresh fluid being needed, or someghing more serious? The car hasn't had it's timing cam belt changed yet - should I get tat done soon?
Thanks to anyone who might read and/or reply.
I do enjoy reading all the postings and assume we're all learning something from someone - thanks to you all.
My soarer has a built in safety for a cold gearbox. It basically changes more gentley until the oil is up to temp.
Yours could be the same?
Snow mode on my SC430 seems to reduce power and make the throttle less responsive.