Re: NON-Q: How To Improve Ford Pickup Brakes - HELP

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In a message dated 5/21/99 10:08:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bernardl@acumenassociates.com writes:

> What is particularly important is to use engine
>  braking when going down long grades.  My Bronco with 3 speed automatic goes
>  into 2nd for downhill grades, and you have to drive slower than normal to
>  accommodate the lower gear.

I was told by my tranny mech.(When I asked how I can prevent killing my 3 spd 
automa-sick) That downshifting in a Automactic is BAD for the tranny.  He 
said something like the transmission is not made to do that.  Its different 
from a manual.  Also said something like everything slams back in together 
when you apply the gas.  I wasn't paying too much attention, but I dont' 
downshift on hills anymore, even when towing. Well I guess YMMV.
(And now for the manitory Audi content, I love Audis and I got mine up to 1.7 
BAR now)

Jason C
89 200t10v
Redmond WA