Eight Speed Transmisson Question

[gerry3336]

I have a 2009 LS460 AWD. It has the eight speed transmission. When the car is coasting, around 38-40 mph the transmission down shifts,enough to feel it, and resumes coasting at about 20 mph. Usually it slows down so much you have to give it some gas. Is this normal for the eight speed transmission? I am use to a 2009 GS350, and a 2004 LS430, which are booth six speed. Dealer checked for codes and found none.

[lex460]

I have a 2009 LS460 AWD. It has the eight speed transmission. When the car is coasting, around 38-40 mph the transmission down shifts,enough to feel it, and resumes coasting at about 20 mph. Usually it slows down so much you have to give it some gas. Is this normal for the eight speed transmission? I am use to a 2009 GS350, and a 2004 LS430, which are booth six speed. Dealer checked for codes and found none.

Yes unless you use very light pressure on the gas it can be irritating. I keep it in S6 unless I exceed 80MPH. So I rarely go to S6 but it works..This car wants to go fast, I find myself breaking 80 very often..