Any harm to switching from auto mode 'D' to manual mode and back while driving?

Originally Posted by cptspeed I change back and forth all the time with no ill effects. I think if it was a no-no then it wouldn't even be possible. Not

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Any harm to switching from auto mode 'D' to manual mode and back while driving?

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05-18-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

I change back and forth all the time with no ill effects. I think if it was a no-no then it wouldn't even be possible.

Not a 100% true, you can dump the car into gear from neutral with the revs up and i'm pretty sure that's bad for the transmission... and as others have mentioned you can put the car into park while it's moving... and that sux...

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