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|    Snag to micky    |
|    Re: `red-lining    |
|    03 Mar 22 19:29:40    |
      From: Snag_one@msn.com              On 3/3/2022 12:39 PM, micky wrote:       > Is red-lining worse, better, or the same when the engine is driving the       > wheels as when the wheels are driving the engine?       >       > I use the engine to slow down when going down hill, and today, for       > example, I put the ATransmission into 2nd and then engine went briefly       > to 5500, the apparent red line. For several seconds was at 5000 and       > even longer at 4500.       >              Downshift as you brake to so engine RPM matches your speed . I never       engine brake over 2/3 of redline .       --       Snag        My rights don't end       where your fear begins .              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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