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Old 03-04-2004, 01:10 PM
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i was just wondering why my car downshift twice whenever i have the cruise on and i go up a hill. why? its it normal?
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1st downshift you feel isn't a downshift - it'* your torque convertor unlocking. 2nd downshift is the actual shift to 3rd gear.

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