Larry Alofs wrote: > Most people with an AT would like more engine braking, not less. It saves > wear on your brakes. I believe that this feature is related to what gear > you're in, not the RPMs. > Why is shifting to neutral less convenient with an AT than with a MT? When driving my '84 7 passenger with automatic transmission, I frequently use the shifter. Both to downshift for the engine braking and to downshift when going up some hills. Mike |
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