2001 shifting
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2001 shifting
I am a new owner of a 2001 LS and have a question.
This car has a 5 speed automatic and I am getting in the habit of slipping into 4th as I approach a stop.
The transmission helps slow the auto and I put it back into drive after stopping.
I also believe shifting into 4th on long hills will help keeping it from "running away".
My question is am I hurting it by doing this?
Thanks for your opinions.
This car has a 5 speed automatic and I am getting in the habit of slipping into 4th as I approach a stop.
The transmission helps slow the auto and I put it back into drive after stopping.
I also believe shifting into 4th on long hills will help keeping it from "running away".
My question is am I hurting it by doing this?
Thanks for your opinions.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Johannesburg, South Africa
I don't think you are "hurting the gearbox" BUT - when I apply the brakes car gears down on it's own
+ IMHO with a Lexus v8 engine you really don't need to gear down on uphills - there is plenty of power under to hood to handle them...
+ IMHO with a Lexus v8 engine you really don't need to gear down on uphills - there is plenty of power under to hood to handle them...
Driver
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: TX
you may not be hurting it per say but do it enough and you will eventually notice a difference in your normal every day shifting....don't use it if you don't have to i always say why put extra wear on something thats pretty much great maybe get better breaks or perhaps use yours a little more but i have never been a fan of using the transmission to control my speed.
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