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Yes, you can use a lower gear in an automatic....
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:18:35
In Reply to: My brakes are gone..., Rhonda, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 08:53:45
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It kind of defeats the idea of an "automatic" transmission but you can shift an automatic just like a regular transmission. I use 3rd gear a lot around town, usually with sport mode. I find the car more reponsive and also it allows me to use the brakes less often. When descending really steep grades you can use 2nd or even 1st, but remember to shift up to 3rd or Drive at the bottom of the grade, or you will find yourself really revving the engine at 35 MPH.:o)
Rob Mustard (aka. REM in Seattle)
1984 Saab 900T, 3 door, 5-sp; 242,000 miles RIP
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, convertible, 5-sp; 91,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET, 5 door, automatic; 58,000 miles
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Posts in this Thread:
- My brakes are gone..., Rhonda, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 08:53:45
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Bob T in Ct, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 23:24:50
- Lower Gear (Long), Faux Paws, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:57:43
- *IF* you are sure you will turn it in at the end, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 10:16:08
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Jason 0W-40, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:51:43
- Yes, you can use a lower gear in an automatic...., REM in Seattle, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:18:35 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: My brakes are gone..., Dean, Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:13:39
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