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Does constant downshifting when accelerating from a stop and downshifting to a stop harm an automatic-transmission over time? |
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Depending on what shape or how old the shift console is, it can eventually affect it yes. If it has an automatic transmission, why not just brake and at most just put the shift in neutral? That's a lot easier on the transmission than trying to use the 3,2, or 1 setting that's virtually never used.
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Well, i dont know for 100% sure... but my friend had a newer Ford Probe GT and he used the auto as a stick shift and his transmission went out at 50,000 miles.. the shop told him it was for that reason..
Its an automatic transmission not a manual. why would you want to put increased wear on it when you could just step on your brakes. Its a whole lot cheaper to replace a set of brake pads then a transmission.
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yes, it will make the transmission wear out, and start going out, after awhile youll notice more of a kick when the car shifts, and when the car heats up it wont want to go it will just rev up, same thing happend to me because i was stupid with the car
First answer by Matt. Last edit by Camy1908. Contributor trust: 22 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 134 [recommend question]
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