jcantor,

This does not seem normal, but I'm not sure why yours would act this way. How are the upshifts from a stop? Are they at all harsh? Regardless, it was impressed upon me long ago that brakes are cheaper than trannies. I will limit my diesel to "3" at speeds below 45mph simply because it's better for it, but I do not forcibly downshift with the shift lever.

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Chris

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