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Originally Posted by Rahulio1989300E
So, just to make sure I got this right....
1) It is perfectly fine to manually shift the gears. 
2) Don't use the transmission to slow the car down, it is easier to replace brake pads than a whole transmisson! 
3) When starting from a stop, shift into 2nd, that will start the car in 1st gear, then as when ready to shift into second, shift to 3rd then back into 2nd, that will engage 2nd, then shift up like normally. |
You got it.
I wouldn't worry about the shifter bushings. They wear out anyway when they get old, but a little manual shifting now and then is not really going to make much of a difference. Replacement is a pain without special tools, but the dealer can do it for only $100 or so.
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