Does auto tranny actually "learn" your driving style and is "break-in" a real thing?

adaptive transmission

 

I think he means does the computer memory holding the adaptive info clear In Those circumstance.

 

I would like to know this as well.

The dealership did reset my transmission memory via Techstream after they adjusted the fluid level.

 

I drive a manual now. But my old Lexus SUV transmission would learn my driving habits. Since I did a lot of idling around military bases. You could tell the difference when you would get out on the highway.

So every time I would get gas I would pull the ECU fuse under the hood. And it would reset the transmission.

 

We had a 2003 G35 Infinity,
If the battery was disconnected for 24hrs it would re learn your driving habits

 

Subarus have learning transmissions. My old Outback would learn bad habits from me and start shifting funny after a while. Once every few months I'd clear the TCU learning memory and that would solve it.

The Tacoma acts fine. Not sure if it learns or not.

 

Were talking about the Tacoma tranny and modern day vehicles. You may be referring to vehicles from the 80's.

 

Not only does the tyranny adapt to how you drive, but your throttle will also adapt to your driving habits also. One of the beautiful things about drive by wire throttles. So you are getting a double whammy.

As for actual break in. Modern manufacturers have basically eliminated the need for a specific break in period. Parts still will wear in but it happens much faster than 20 years ago. The materials used now are far superior than they used to be. And far tighter tolerances also help.

 

lol
Wrong my friend

 

Guess I was wrong. Would of thought it would of stored this info

Actually he's 50% right. The transmission doesn't learn. It's the ecu that does

 

I think that goes without saying, his statement was incorrect.

 

Among other data, the ecu stores fuel tables that, over time, impact how the transmission and engine behave. The general goal is to maximize operations for fuel economy. I also have a 2009 Challenger. I purchased a Predator programmer that not only wipes the tables, but also disables the multi displacement system and maximizes engine power and shift points for performance. I haven't looked but surely there's something out there for the Tacoma. BTW, I have 2600 miles and mine is more predictable, but not necessarily better than my 2006 Tacoma.

 

I am basically hoping that after this "breakin" the throttle doesn't seem so gutless off the line. I don't see how the throttle response off the line can improve. Probably more a question of how the 1st gear is geared compared to the manual which I think is geared lower in 1st.

 

I got ~2600 on mine, the throttle and transmission act differently than when I drove it off the lot.

 

There are devices that will help in throttle response. You have to remember that your foot just gives the computer a suggestion on how fast and how much to open the throttle. I do miss having a throttle cable.

 

All this is rather fascinating. What happens if you sell your truck? Dose the truck have to "relearn" the new drivers driving habits? Or if you buy a used truck, are you stuck with the previous owners driving / shifting patterns, - good or bad ?

 

a dealership can reset it. Also you can just leave the negative cable off for a while, should reset after awhile.The truck would slowly adapt to you over time though.

 

On my old Lexus. You just had to pull the ECU fuse to get it to reset. I did it every time I got gas. And only for a few minutes. You don't need to remove the negative cable for 24 hours.

 

Did your transmission stop slipping after the top the fluid ?