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fuzzylogic · 11-03-2008, 03:08 PM

I recently learned that engine breaking is an effective methods of slowing a vehicle. Will downshifting to slow my auto (engine break) at an approaching red lights damage it?

I use low gears on mountain descents, but that is not the same situation because the gear matches the mph and rev's.

11-03-2008, 03:08 PM
fuzzylogic Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: buffalo, las vegas. icq: 285808879 Posts: 4,796	Will shifting by hand damage an automatic? I recently learned that engine breaking is an effective methods of slowing a vehicle. Will downshifting to slow my auto (engine break) at an approaching red lights damage it? I use low gears on mountain descents, but that is not the same situation because the gear matches the mph and rev's.