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Old 03-19-2012, 08:50 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wilsonp View Post
As Click and Clack point out, new brake pads are cheaper than a new transmission, so don't put extra wear and tear on the drivetrain for slowing down on hills. Use the parts as they are intended.
I believe they are talking about downshifting to slow the car in place of using the brakes. Not leaving the car in gear when going down hill.
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