manual shift an auto??
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manual shift an auto??
I was wondering if it is O.K. to manualy shift an auto tranny. I have always had a manual trans until I got this truck. I learned to drive on a standard trans. and was always instructed to downshift instead of stepping on the brakes. I miss being able to downshift when I want to slow down. Can I shift this tranny into a lower gear (empty or towing) ????
I DON"T want to damage anything but I sure miss my shifter.
SHOULD HAVE GOT A SIX SPEED!!!!
I DON"T want to damage anything but I sure miss my shifter.
SHOULD HAVE GOT A SIX SPEED!!!!
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Down shifting manually will shorten the life of your trans unless you have some type of manual valve body. I sometimes upshift manually but never downshift unless absolutely necessary. Shifting from OD to 3rd is probably OK....
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