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Old 08-14-2006, 11:51 AM
Maroon 300D Maroon 300D is offline
Cabernet red, actually
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Willamette Valley, OR
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
I don't shift it manually with the exception of the 4-3 downshift. It won't drop 4-3 when I need it........unless floored..........so the gearshift is your friend.

You won't cause any harm with this practice.

Naturally, the shifter bushings will be worse for the wear..........
Thanks, that's good to know. Without manually shifting I'm now the grandpa type who pulls in front of traffic only to drive 20 mph slower than the people behind me...

JeremyC, have you changed your fluid/filter recently? My understanding is that this can help 'cold' issues. I've got some of those too...as soon as I get moved in I'll deal with it. That reminds me, I need to to change my location...
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