does shifting 1-3-5 or 2-4-5 harm the engine in any way? I'm mechanically challenged and don't too much about syncros...I sometimes shift in these patterns when not in hurry....

 

As long as you give the synchros time to do their thing, it should be fine. Just don't jam the shifter when shifting like this. Since you said you do it when not in a hurry, you're probably doing it safely.

 

Can you explain how synchros works? thx

 

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/

All of your auto questions can be answered there, well, almost.

 

Wow, that's an awesome site...I sure wish I had read some of the stuff on there earlier. I won't even attempt to describe synchro function when that site is available. Go there, it has nice explanations and interactive demos.

 

thx...great site

 

thanks for your input and that great site......i could of swore i hear Bill Nyes voice as as i was reading in there...