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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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is this bad for my car?
i go from gear 1 to 5000rpms then to gear 2, then to 5000 rpms then D3 and so on... Sometimes i downshift to like 3500rpms between 3rd and 2nd gear. is this alright for my car? its a V6, old tranny, 163000 miles. its an auto hehe
 
Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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No need to spawn multiple threads about the same topic.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: 03Sleeper

No need to spawn multiple threads about the same topic.
Well the only answer i got was "let the car shift itself" which didnt answer my question.

Hooked on phonics guys, it really works.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: coolgmslife

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No need to spawn multiple threads about the same topic.
Well the only answer i got was "let the car shift itself" which didnt answer my question.

Hooked on phonics guys, it really works.
Yes, it's bad for it.
 
Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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ORIGINAL: coolgmslife

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No need to spawn multiple threads about the same topic.
Well the only answer i got was "let the car shift itself" which didnt answer my question.

Hooked on phonics guys, it really works.
makin friends, eh?
 
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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ORIGINAL: coolgmslife

ORIGINAL: 03Sleeper

No need to spawn multiple threads about the same topic.
Well the only answer i got was "let the car shift itself" which didnt answer my question.

Hooked on phonics guys, it really works.
That IS the only answer...
 
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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how is this for an answer:

I think its a great idea. By using an extremely compicated and expensive device in a way in which it was not designed to be used on a daily basis is sure to increase the lifespan and durability of the unit.
 
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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anything that puts more stress on the vechile will lessen its life span, its that simple.
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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heres your sign!

-bill engvall
 
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