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Old 07-08-2008, 05:34 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
Rolling up through the shifter positions won't force the automatic to shift any sooner than it might in the regular D driving position.
Not true. Gear "2" on the shifter will cause the transmission to stay in 2nd gear on a Honda no matter what. It's meant for icy conditions. It will cause the vehicle to start off in 2nd gear instead of 1st. Economical advantage? I doubt it.
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