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Old 07-18-2005, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tkotanch
Is there any problems with shifting manually on an automatic tranny? Obviously you have to be careful of engine rpms but any dangers to the auto tranny?

Just curious
Shifting manually does exactly the same thing as an automatic shift. As long as you don't downshift to 1st at 5,000 RPM, or some other equally stupid move, then you're not going to do any harm.

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