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Re: Transmission

bucktha seelan writes:

> A friend recommended that I change to the next lowest gear when I
> see the lights red a distance away. It's supposed to be using engine
> brake to slow down the car rather than using the brake. How sound is
> this practice. Does it have any repercussions.

I asked this not too long ago and the overwhelming response was:

Use the brake to slow down; use the engine/tranny to speed up, because
that's what they're for.

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Just Moe
'95 540i 6 speed
BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter

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