Cruise Control

[group]

Hello guys! Can you guys please comment if using cruise control on a daily basis a bad idea or does it not matter how often you use it?
Somebody i know said it is not good if you use it even for small slopes going up a street.
Thank you for the replies.

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Using the cruise control saves fuel, as well as wear and tear on the engine. If the vehicle is going up a hill, the transmission will automatically downshift to maintain the speed of the vehicle. No problem.

Cruise control is not meant for busy stop and go traffic. That's it.

 

[hangfire]

I agree except with the "saves fuel" part. Even the most modest use of hypermiling techniques will save fuel versus using cc.

HF

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

For 99% of the drivers out there, cruise control on the highway saves fuel. With fuel economy tests I've done with my own car, I can't out-drive the cruise control in saving fuel.

 

[echarleswhyte]

I use CC anytime I can while on the highway. But NOT in rain

 

[kingjames]

I use CC anytime I can while on the highway. But NOT in rain

Good point. Rain with cruise = very bad idea. Or snow/ice for that matter... but that should just be common sense.