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Old 01-18-2012, 05:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Ah, if you're driving 100 miles, it's likely mainly highway. That's good with an automatic. Keep the speed reasonable, and DON'T let it downshift on hills. Gain a little speed coming in to the hill, lose a little as you climb, then gain it back on the other side.
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