Do you use your manual shift?

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02-22-2010, 06:46 AM

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SAAdFlyer

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Didn't realize that I was "stressing" the transmission just by downshifting manually since I always considered this part of normal usage on a manual transmission. My usage is akin to what kleinbus states and I was just trying to figure out the best way to get engine braking to slow the car down some since this car doesn't seem to have a natural response. May be I'll just focus on buying that manual shift :-)

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02-22-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SAAdFlyer

if you engine brake like kleinbus states, then you should be fine.

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02-22-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

i use mine when driving on hills and its reving to 3k rpm. i don't need to waste gas and accelerate up the hill i can go steady. or if i want to put it into another gear. its great on the highway for passing power. pop it into 4th or 3rd and just take off like a rocket!

I've noticed the high rev on hills as well, wasn't sure what to make of it, sounds like it's normal? My last car was a new model MDX, definitely didn't rev high on the hills, was gutless!