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Old 06-03-2003, 11:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Lordrandall
If you downshift correctly it isn't any more wear on your car than regular driving.

Unfortunately, that's not most drivers. Using your engine to slow down your car puts unncessary stress on your engine and tranny. Every car by law is equipped with a device designed specifically for slowing down every vehicle. They're called "brakes". Its the left pedal in an automatic and the middle pedal if you have a manual.
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