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Old 07-23-2012, 10:02 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mcrews View Post
I have to question this advise.
I have owned may different cars (automatics) and have NEVER rev'ed up when going back in gear.
The tourgue converter then has to compensate and that is BAD.
I had a 97 Ford Escort, and it did need extra throttle before going in gear or it would lurch more. I remebered it happening, and was thinking what car was it, yea, it has happened with an automatic with me. I mean, that was at highway speeds, 65+, but I think that what you guys were talking about.

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