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Old 04-28-2008, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by deutsch100
I have a steep hilly road going up to my house, as I live about 1.5 miles up & into a large canyon/mountain area. My transmission does it EVERY time. I wish it was only 60% of the time! While going up the hill, I know the transmission must downshift for power, but the transmission will practically knock your teeth out. I also really dislike how it will hold the transmission in 2nd gear, at about 4500 RPM for a LONG time. Gee, wonder why I get 6mpg!!!
I have the same issue. At a ramp at work, when I begin the ascent, the transmission shifts into a lower gear and holds it--even after I've leveld off at the next level. The engine just revs to some ridiculous level.

Joel
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