HELP--engine braking 5AT
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HELP--engine braking 5AT
HELP! I am seeking the help of any expert/guru/generally knowledgeable person on downshifting for the purpose of engine braking in a 5AT coupe. is it bad for the transmission? yes, i know that "replacing brakes & rotors costs less than replacing a fried automatic transmission," but I thought that engine braking for the 5AT was okay since there is rev-matching. however, whenever i do downshift, i only do so @ 1500 rpms or less (regarldess of what gear i'm in or what gear i'm shifting to).
pleaseee. any input is appreciated, especially definitive answers!
thanks in advance!!!
pleaseee. any input is appreciated, especially definitive answers!
thanks in advance!!!
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Using the 5AT effectively.........!
I don't downshift coming to a complete stop. I do downshift when coming
to a corner where I don't have to stop or when I'm passing someone I'll
downshift one gear and nail the throttle. With my car that scares the
drivers around me with the sound my G makes.....intake/plenum spacer
and exhaust.
to a corner where I don't have to stop or when I'm passing someone I'll
downshift one gear and nail the throttle. With my car that scares the
drivers around me with the sound my G makes.....intake/plenum spacer
and exhaust.
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Originally Posted by k_hojnacki
no speculation here, 108K and downshift regularly (as in daily) no problem when it even hit 5K downshifting