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[Hirameagle]

Does Telluride have their version of variable cylinder management to save fuel? If so, can it be permanently disabled/disabled each trip?

 

[Rondakay]

There is an entire thread about this subject. It must be disabled per trip.

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We almost had a disaster this past weekend. Had guest from out of town looking for a house. We were rushing from house to house as they were here for just 2 days. We pulled up to a house and parked in road in front of house. Lots of distractions going on. Hubby hit the button to open the back...

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[Hirameagle]

There is an entire thread about this subject. It must be disabled per trip.

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We almost had a disaster this past weekend. Had guest from out of town looking for a house. We were rushing from house to house as they were here for just 2 days. We pulled up to a house and parked in road in front of house. Lots of distractions going on. Hubby hit the button to open the back...

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Sorry, I didnt make myself clear. I know about the start stop feature. I was asking about the feature that Honda, GM and others use that shuts down half the cylinders when reaching cruise speed. Honda calls it Variable Cylinder Management. GM calls theirs Active Fuel Management or some such. I’m hoping Kia uses no such system or that it can be disabled. It causes engine problems and saves very little fuel.

 

[Rondakay]

Sorry, I didnt make myself clear. I know about the start stop feature. I was asking about the feature that Honda, GM and others use that shuts down half the cylinders when reaching cruise speed. Honda calls it Variable Cylinder Management. GM calls theirs Active Fuel Management or some such. I’m hoping Kia uses no such system or that it can be disabled. It causes engine problems and saves very little fuel.

Oh sorry for the confusion.

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[13_FST]

Does Telluride have their version of variable cylinder management to save fuel? If so, can it be permanently disabled/disabled each trip?

No, Telluride doesn't have variable cylinder management but the 3.8 litre engine is very advanced: it changes it to atkinson cycle when it isn't being pushed hard. But when you do want to push it hard, it can get quite aggressive and is sufficiently fast.

Let me put it this way, the Telluride is faster than our '17 Sorento EX V6 even though the Telluride weighs more.

 

[Hirameagle]

Thats refreshing! Glad to hear some manufacturers are staying away from variable cylinder management! Thanks for answering!