Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode) - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Aug 16, 2004 | 04:05 PM

yoyopol2000

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Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode)

Is it ok to down shift and engine brake in the manual mode of auto transmission?

Aug 16, 2004 | 05:22 PM

Britishbloke

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Re: Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode)

I wouldn't recommend it. Brakes are generally cheaper too replace than a transmission. Just my opinion.

Aug 16, 2004 | 08:20 PM

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Re: Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode)

The occasional downshift should be ok but i wouldn't engine break. It causes too much wear on the tranny. Don't forget, its still an "automatic"

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:26 PM

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Re: Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode)

what do u mean by engine break?

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:33 PM

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Re: Downshifting with Auto(Manual Mode)

I think he means using the engines revs to slow the car down as downshifting would def. reduce speed without actually hitting the bake pedal, still not recommended as a normal procedure
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