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Old 01-16-2011, 03:55 PM   #14 (permalink)
gone-ot
...beats walking...
 
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...FWIW, that's the method I use on both our '04 and '09 Vibes with 4A tranny's:

• briskly up to speed, always avoiding down-shift.
• upon TC-lock-up, back off on throttle.
• maintain highest gear at lowest RPMs, without lugging.

...now, if I only can the wife to do it!
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