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Old 11-09-2012, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jmbeam View Post
WHat I do is put it in reverse then quickly shift to neutral then back to reverse etc etc etc. The key is getting enough momentum to get the car moving. I was told this will not be good to the overall tranny so Im not sure how long things will stay like this. Need to drive 500 miles round trip since my daughters Volleyball team made it to the Sectionals. Cant miss these events in your child's life.
Well how often do you need reverse?

From now on start the car in neutral and push it if you have to go backwards...

...mad I know but it could be that or hire a car for the important trip...
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