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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:30 AM Original message |
Question about down shifting... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
1. I just thought it was a way to keep revs in the power sweet spot and save on brake wear. |
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unpossibles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
2. don't unless you need to slow suddenly |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
3. I'm pretty sure downshifting only saves brake pads. |
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OKIsItJustMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
4. Yeah, downshifting ("Engine braking") is of questionable ecological value |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
5. Dropping into neutral is the only one that will save gas. |
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losthills (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:50 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Most modern cars with auto trannies have overdrive. |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I only have manual transmissions which by their nature, get better gas mileage. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 12:14 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. That's all I've had |
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One_Life_To_Give (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
9. Depends on the Engine Programing |
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lectrobyte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
10. In my experience, clutches seem to cost a lot more than popping in |
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kristopher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-24-08 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
11. It's a safety feature when driving a large (5/10Ton) tractor. |
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