How To Race A Chevy Cobalt 2.2 Automatic

You have a Chevy Cobalt LT 2.2 Coupe Automatic and want to know how to race it using your transmission selector. First you need to know what D, I, L, all mean. Also how these shifter selections should be used. Especially if you like to drag race your Cobalt. Our cobalt test car is a 2006 Chevy Cobalt Coupe LT 2.2 Ecotec 4-speed automatic.  

On the shifter selector “L” is for off-the-line performance. When in L (low) or 1st, it turns off the Traction Control (TC). It engages the low/reverse band to assist the one-way roller assembly through the first gear. And it holds the transmission in 1st gear until redline. Then it will shift into 2nd gear. Once in 2nd gear you should shift up to “I” before hitting redline.

Now “I” is for spirited type driving. It is full automatic but doesn’t allow the tranny to shift into over drive. The tranny will upshift at higher engine RPMs and will also downshift on its’ own as you decelerate. But TC does not get turned off — if you get wheel spin and TC engages you will lose power for a few seconds. If no wheel spin no loss of power will occur. You can drive in “I” but you lose MPG because the tranny won’t go into OD and will shift at higher RPMs than being in D (drive).

So let’s get to “D” (drive) It is for regular driving. Just forget about it and just drive. Best for MPG as the tranny will upshift to a higher gear quicker and go into OD for the best MPG.

If Drag Racing Chevy Cobalt Automatic, Start Off in Low

So if you are going to race another vehicle off the line. It would be best to put your trans in “L” just remember when in “L” it only goes 1st and 2nd, then if you want to go into third, put your trans into “I” before you redline in 2nd.

Generally your 2.2 Chevy Cobalt will be it’s fastest when in “L”. Then second fastest when in “I”. Then third fastest when in “D”.  Most vehicles when in L or low gear, will not shift up to second on it’s own. It will hold low gear and not shift. Chevy Cobalt automatics are a little different, even I was surprised to find this out. You floor it while in L and it will shift into second at very high rpm, but will not shift into 3rd by it’s self.

Hope you now have a little better understanding on how your automatic trans works. Mainly for racing your Chevy Cobalt automatic, so that you can use it to your full advantage.

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