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Old 07-07-2009, 09:12 AM   #12 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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I typically run 80-85 LOD in my manual. It's hard to get that in an automatic. Instead, I aim for high-ish load (maybe 60) while still keeping it at about 1800 rpm, but especially below 2000. With the auto, I let the rpm dictate things more than the LOD.

Once it locks up in top gear, it's more like a manual. 90-95 LOD is where it unlocks, so I can push it right up to that limit. (at least in my Ody)
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