How to improve this auto. trans. acceleration test
Today I tried running an acceleration test in the minivan with automatic transmission.
The method: Engine is warmed up from previous driving. Reset manufacturer's avg economy display and punch in a throttle setting from a dead stop at a stop sign turning right and holding constant throttle to 40mph noting TPS setting from scanguage -- Then coast engine on to the same landmark each time. Note mpg from manufacturer's display while rolling past landmark. Easy to feel different levels of acceleration by butt gauge. Unfortunately I decided that since trying to maintain a constant 40mph on a constant slope and coasting should BOTH use constant GPH I would just coast because it's easier. But I after running it realized the results would be skewed by the different times coasting at at different average speeds. Other sources of error: 1) The manufacturer's display updates every 2 seconds (same as Scanguage on "normal" setting, right?) and each run is fairly short. 2) I didn't record coasting time or final coasting speed so I can't mathematically correct this part. 3) I started with engine hot so I could do all the runs in a row without this variable. BUT I'd really like to know if it makes a difference starting cold, especially from this particular stop. I didn't worry about rpms etc. since it isn't a stick. I just want to get a good idea of how the acceleration should feel while keeping my eyes on the road. Anyway here's the results such as they are: Code:
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