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Re: `red-lining

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Subject: Re: `red-lining
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2022 19:29:40 -0600
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by: Snag - Fri, 4 Mar 2022 01:29 UTC

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 .
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