Originally Posted by MCompact
Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
When accelerating, the 8 speed ZF units in the q5 and in the Charger don't skip gears per se, but if I put the Charger in Eco mode, it will start out in 2nd.
That's the same way the ZF 8HP performs in my X1 and 2 Series.
No skipping in our RAM, but the trans is amazingly responsive and never seems to be caught in the wrong gear. FWIW there is obviously some programming issues as the same trans is a poor performer in some applications. I have owned many pickups and have never had one average just shy of 18 mpg with both my Wife and I driving it.