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Old 10-23-2003, 01:57 PM
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shifting gears on an automatic

i have a 96 maxima. with 5 speed automatic. is it ok if im driving 50mph to shift from D to 2? or from 2 to D? some people say no and some say yes. i dont know which. thanks Kev
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Old 10-23-2003, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kevling51
i have a 96 maxima. with 5 speed automatic. is it ok if im driving 50mph to shift from D to 2? or from 2 to D? some people say no and some say yes. i dont know which. thanks Kev

Who cares, you buy the car to drive it..Just do it, I do...Oh well if it dies. LOL
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Old 10-23-2003, 01:59 PM
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well, its the only car i have and i kindof want to make it last
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Old 10-23-2003, 02:01 PM
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downshifting is bad for an auto, u can up shift all u want ( 1-2-OD-D)
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Old 10-23-2003, 02:02 PM
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i mean is it healthy for the car or good for it?
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Old 10-23-2003, 02:03 PM
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no good for tranny

if u want tranny to last, get a VB mod and a tranny cooler; for more info search
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Old 10-23-2003, 02:07 PM
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You wanna shift your car like a 5 speed?





Go buy a 5 speed.
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