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Originally Posted by Jon M
Pretty much what I figured. With an 11 year old tranny, I just want to be careful.
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I have the same concerns, and a similar transmission ('98 Integra Auto). I usually just bump it up into Neutral to coast or short-idle, and back into D (rev-matched while in motion).
I see it this way. The 135,000 miles on the car are mostly "highway" miles. This means that city-like driving (extra shifts in any form) would wear more, but by how much? I've heard of this model of transmission lasting into the 200,000 range in fleet use (deliveries, etc.), which is the true test of extremes.
I can't guarantee that it won't give out tomorrow, but the added wear with a bit more maintenance can't hurt too much in its current state.
I read in another post that it's a recent purchase -- how many miles on it?
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