Manually Shifting An Automatic

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Dec 28, 2000 | 05:29 PM

JayG97GXE

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Do you guys think it is bad to manually shift an automatic tran 1st gear to D from starts and stops like a manual?

Dec 28, 2000 | 05:32 PM

gtr_rider

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Downshifting an AUTO?????

i would think that is not to be done more than a couple times, or maybe meant to be used at tracks, but not for regular driving!!!!

Dec 28, 2000 | 05:42 PM

JayG97GXE

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Downshifting and upshifting.......up more then down though.

Dec 28, 2000 | 05:58 PM

gtr_rider

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Don't Downshift though

check out this post.

<a href=https://maxima.org/forums/favorites.phtml?action=add&threadid=13151>https://maxima.org/forums/favorites.phtml?action=add&threadid=13151

It asks the same question.

Dec 28, 2000 | 06:36 PM

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Alright.....i'll just upshift......thanks.....I'm going to sell this car in the spring and by a standard

Dec 28, 2000 | 08:55 PM

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tranny tipZ

I messed up my tranny. Got a replacement b/c it was under warranty. Done downshift.. just get a torque converter and valve body kit to cool down tranny!Keep it cool to make it last longer!