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Downshifting is safe, you will only encounter problems in situations where you transmission is overheating. The CVT is much more advanced than other transmissions. The Transmission controller and Engine ECU would work together to ensure that everything is all systems go during accelleration and deceleration.
expanding this idea further. there are very sensitive sensors that monitor any type of slippage or problems with the CVT belt. The transmission is a highly pressurized system just to operate, how it runs doesnt really add more stress. The ECU will not allow you to do anything that will harm it.
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Will a new car with auto transmission downshift quickly?
Once the computer tells the transmission to downshift the car should in theory downshift just as quickly as it upshifts.
Is it bad to switch from neutral to drive while the car is in motion?
Yes; it could damage the transmission.
What is wrong when your transmission makes a clicking sound while your car is in motion?
it's probably the head gaskets.
What should you do when driving up a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?
Downshift a gear until you have sufficient power without overevving engine.
Is it bad for the transmission to downshift for the purpose of slowing the car down?
yes because the clutch is spinning then you mak it quick go the opposite way
What should you do first if your car breaks go out while driving?
Try the emergency break, also throw it in neautral or with a standard downshift
Can you put a manual transmission in a 1993 Lincoln town car?
Yes, you can put a manual transmission in a 1993 Lincoln Town Car. The purpose of the engine is to provide motion to the transmission.
What would happen to the car with automatic transmission is selected neutral when it is on motion?
nothing
How do you slow down a stick shift car?
pump the brakes and downshift.
What could be wrong if the check engine light is on and the car sputters when accelerating while going uphill?
Take it to Auto Zone and have the codes read for free.
Why would a transmission clunk when it down shifts almost into 1st gear and you accelerate again automatic transmission its like your catching it before the car down shifts 2006 Chrysler Sebring?
That may be exactly what is happening. You may be accelerating at the moment it is trying to complete the downshift and you catch it between gears.That may be exactly what is happening. You may be accelerating at the moment it is trying to complete the downshift and you catch it between gears.
How do you downshift an Eaton shifter?
Depends on what model it is. Eaton makes both synchromesh and unsynchronized transmissions. The synchromesh transmissions (6 and 7 speed) shift like a regular car or light truck transmission.. push in the clutch, downshift. Unsynchronized transmissions, you take the transmission out of gear, rev the engine up the appropriate RPMs, then push it into the next gear down. This requires you to hit the RPMs right.
