davjamison
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- August 19, 2001
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- City, State
- peachtree city, ga
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '00 Eddie Bauer
I'm a little paranoid about repeated downshifts causing early transmission failure, plus it's just plain annoying. My X is a 2000 with the SOHC V-6 and 5 speed auto, with typical use having the cruise set at 79 and towing a small utility trailer. In areas with even very small hills, it constantly makes what feels like a downshift, but I think it is just the torque converter unlocking, as it only jumps about 300 RPM. If that's not enough, it then makes a genuine downshift (same as if I pressed the button turning overdrive off). If the first "downshift" is just the converter unlocking, am I right to assume that it is relatively harmless to do it fairly often, and I should only be concerned about repetitive genuine downshifts? I'm tired of not using the cruise control in hilly areas. I have tried just running with overdrive off, but there is enough engine noise at 75 - 85 to make me think twice about that as well. Input or suggestions?