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Jun 12, 2003 | 05:28 AM

dml000

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Downshift!!

At what speed is the transmission suppose to downshift into 3rd from overdrive when you slow down?
It seems when I slow down on the highway and I am going about 30 mph the car is still in OD!!
Is this normal?

Jun 12, 2003 | 05:40 AM

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At those speeds it should still downshift to a lower gear unless your manually shifting.. How many miles is on your tranny?

Jun 12, 2003 | 06:02 AM

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Jun 12, 2003 | 07:00 AM

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The autos will stay in OD as you are braking or lift off the gas. They will only shiftdown when you apply the gas to accelerate.

Jun 12, 2003 | 07:03 AM

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So it is normal then?

Jun 12, 2003 | 07:15 AM

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Yes. The only thing you should worry about is when you do apply the pedal to accelerate, you feel a lag or hestitation, notice the RPMs rising but the car is not responding. Then your trans is slipping.

Jun 12, 2003 | 07:36 AM

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Thanks A!!!

Jun 12, 2003 | 07:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by ahaling
The autos will stay in OD as you are braking or lift off the gas. They will only shiftdown when you apply the gas to accelerate.