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Off-Roading With An Automatic Transmission


Off-roading is a great way to spend a weekend, but it can also be dangerous. When off-roading you are driving your vehicle over rough terrains that aren't paved and have no lines. Driving on this type of trail can cause some damage to your vehicle that you would not experience in everyday driving situations. Manual transmissions have long been favored in off-road vehicles because of the control over the vehicle and speed without needing to apply the brakes very often. But it is possible to go off-roading in a vehicle that is equipped with an automatic transmission.

When driving off-road it is very easy to lose control of your vehicle when you're maneuvering up or down a steep incline. To maintain control in these driving situations it is best to keep a low steady speed while applying constant low pressure on either the gas or brake. When you're driving a vehicle with a manual transmission it is easy to downshift in order to gain control of your vehicle if it should happen to slide. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission you aren't capable of using this option so you should keep the vehicle in low gear and try not to accelerate too much when you're going up or down a steep hill in order to lessen the chances of your car sliding.



If you're accustomed to driving a manual transmission you are used to using both feet while driving. However, when driving a car with an automatic transmission you are only required to use one foot to control both your speed and your brake. But when off-roading this rule goes out the window, it is recommended that when climbing or coming down a steep hill you use both feet. Doing so will allow you better control of the vehicle. Do not apply too much pressure to either foot, instead apply slight pressure equally so that you are not braking or speeding up too fast.

Try to avoid using both pedals at the same time because this can damage to the vehicle and the transmission. Being able to successfully use both feet when off-roading to control your vehicle will allow you to make quick decisions and not hesitate when switching feet from pedal to pedal.


If you are planning to use an automatic transmission powered vehicle to go off-roading one of the first things you should do is to install a deeper transmission pan. Doing this will allow the transmission to draw fluid at steep angles. A stock transmission pan often causes the vehicle to have a difficult time drawing fluid on a steep incline because all of the fluid tends to relocate to either side of the pan. Installing a deeper transmission pan will also help keep your vehicle from locking up or slipping gears at a critical point in your climb or descent.

For those of you who thought off-roading in a Jeep with an automatic transmission was impossible, you should know by now that Jeeps are capable of anything whether automatic or manual. These are only tips to help keep your adventures safe and enjoyable no matter what type of transmission your vehicle is equipped with.

17 comments:

Phil Grahm Salt said...

Many people do not like automatic transmission. However, there are many drivers also who find automatic transmissions so convenient. That is why many cars today are built with manual or automatic transmission. Automatic gearbox

Kate Dunkin said...

Great post on off-roading with automatic transmission. I love off-roading, me and brother take our Rocky Ridge Trucks out almost every weekend for it. Thank you for sharing this with us!

Unknown said...

For racing manual is the way to go, but it is becoming fairly well known that autos are great for off road as long as you keep it cool.

Unknown said...

I have been off roading all my life and recently got a brand new truck. I know off roading can be dangerous sometimes, but I just love it too much. It's just so much fun!
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Unknown said...

These were such awesome experiences of off-roading! Would a manual or automatic transmission be better to off road? That would be so much fun to experience in the dunes!
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Unknown said...

Me and some friends want to go off roading, but didn't know if my automatic transmission would be fine in that type of terrain. Good to know you can still off road in an automatic. I just need to be more careful than if I was in a manual. My buddies will be so happy that we can use my car for this off roading trip. We are gonna have so much fun. http://www.advancedautocareca.com/lake-elsinore-ca-transmission-repair.htm

Unknown said...

I had no idea that automatic transmissions were even an option for someone who is off-roading. It really seems like there are a lot of things to take into consideration when it comes to having an off-road vehicle. Being able to have this information is great for making the transition for anyone. Thank you for sharing. http://www.powershift-transmission.com/en/

Unknown said...

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Archer Kindley said...

Off-roading is really a great way to spend a weekend with friends or family. At that time there is the risk that your vehicle may get damaged. Automatic transmission is the best solution to prevent the vehicle from getting damaged rather depending on manual transmission. Thanks for adding the info on automatic transmission. A vehicle's performance depends on the type of maintenance it is gaining. It is always recommended to choose a better service center for your vehicle. BMW transmission repair.

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Unknown said...

Of course, it is fun to go off-roading but the vehicle needs to be at the condition to make your drive. If it is an off-roading then automatic transmission is the best option because manual transmission will not meet your level of driving satisfaction. Thanks for giving these tips. In manual transmission there will be difficulty in driving but automatic transmission will make the drive easy. Moreover, you need to make sure first your vehicle is in the condition to cover the long drive or not. Checking out the engine entirely before making the trip is the most important. BMW Service Bellingham.

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bbbbbb said...

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bbbbbb said...

but I think off roading in auto-matic transmission is also fun, guys I don,t know about off-roading sorry

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