From: pierreghz+news@l3gtux.no.spam.org   
      
   Hi   
      
   On Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:39:32 +0100,   
   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¢d say it¢s the same or worse.   
      
   > 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.   
      
   Engine braking is useful, however over-reving by abusing it, as noted   
   by others, is dangerous for your engine and transmission. It¢s called   
   money-shifting for a reason.   
      
   Regards,   
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