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Ok, I've asked this question to many others and I've gotten some mixed answers about it. In an automatic transmission, is it harmful to manually upshift/downshift in any way?
I have been asked this a few times but really if you like changing gears, then its better to drive a stick.Severe changing will cause harm ,,that is changing down when at high speed.Its ok to change from say o/drive to 4th if your going uphill but the automatic gearbox is made to do it all itself.Its a intricate piece of engineering and best to let it do what it is supposed to do.
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Sean Halliday
Expertise
general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.
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40 years experience on all general auto repair.
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