Manual mode effect an automatic transmission?

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Apr 7, 2013 | 09:09 PM

Dtcsurfer

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Manual mode effect an automatic transmission?

I have a 2004 automatic and I've had people tell me that manual mode is bad for the transmission? I couldn't see why it would be bad for it i just wanted some feedback.

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:31 AM

d7620

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i use it all the time....

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:16 PM

mitsuguy

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Only if you drive like an idiot...

May 21, 2013 | 04:07 PM

02XE10

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I don't think Toyota would make a feature on a product of theirs' that would damage itself.

May 22, 2013 | 05:16 PM

Bezik777

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no ill effects ..........................Im boosted and auto and do it all the time e shift is worthless

May 23, 2013 | 04:16 AM

TobiasSing

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I don't think it's possible to damage the car using manual mode. It's computer controlled, so it only works within the engine parameters (speed, temperature, RPM, etc)