Can you come to a stop in 5th gear?

Yes you can. As long as you match road speed to engine speed and keep things reasonable. A local automotive journalist here once answered this question by reminding that brakes are much cheaper to replace than a clutch or anything in the drivetrain.

Why does my car stop when I switch gears?

Frequently, the cause is owing to the intermittent stalling and the cold stalling. The EGR valve, alternator, or fuel pump gets faulty. This case likely occurs in case your vehicle stalls on inclines.

When to change gears from 4th to 5th?

When to change gear from 4th. 4th gear is ideal for driving in cities and towns at 30mph as it is the most economical gear for these speeds. In most cars, reaching a speed of 40mph should allow you to change into 5th gear.

Why is my car not shifting to 5th gear?

I thought that the transmission was not shifting to 5th gear. I got off the freeway and traveled smaller roads not going above 50-55 mph. Under these conditions the transmission seemed to shift normally. Is the car save to drive at speed under 50 mph without repairing the situation?

Which is better to drive in 3rd or 4th gear?

If your car is happy to drive at 30 mph in 4th, it will be a far more economical choice than 3rd. If on a faster road driving in 5th gear, selecting 4th will provide more power and speed to the engine if you need to overtake another vehicle. From 3rd, cup your hand round the lever palm facing you and simply pull straight down.

Do you have to change gears when slowing down?

Slowing down the car using the gears Several years ago, when slowing down from a high speed to either a slow speed or a stop, you would need to go down through the gears before stopping. With modern cars this is not necessary. You only need to select a lower gear if you intend on driving at a slower speed.

Can a car shift gears without a downshift solenoid?

Downshift solenoids are an important transmission component, and without them, the vehicle will not be able to shift gears properly, sometimes even to the point of rendering the car undriveable.

How often do you change the transmission on a car?

The transmission has been regularly maintained in terms of flushing and replacing fluid. Previous mechanics have commented that the car is in ‘great’ shape fundementally. The car has 102,000 miles on it (7k per year). Are you sure the car has a 5th gear??

Can a Mazda 5f31j fail to engage reverse gear?

There will be a P0708 code stored in the memory. Replacing the switch solves the issues. Loose connector on the neutral safety switch or damaged wiring. Performing a visual check will reveal potential issues. Mazda MPV models that use a 5F31J 5-speed transverse automatic transmission can fail to engage reverse gear.