Shifting

224,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LCR455
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Just got a manual trans. car and am tired of shifting so much. Can I go from 1st to 3rd without harming car?? Thanks for answering.
Dec 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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HONDAMIKE
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I would stick to shifting through the gears because you will not gain anything (power, fuel economy, etc) in the trade off. You can also reduce the life of the clutch and powertrain.
Dec 30, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Use all the gears that are there. It is easier on the vehicle.
Feb 19, 2011 at 1:08 PM
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