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3823 messages,  Last post on Oct 12, 2006 at 3:31 PM

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#3820 of 3823 Is this normal? by hhmax

Oct 12, 2006 (8:30 am)

My 2005 maxx LT, AUTO, when in D and stopped on a slope, it will back down. I have to hit the brake and once the brake is released, I have to press gas real quick.
 
Is it because the idle rev is too low? Mine is just above 500 rpm at idle without A/C fan running.

#3821 of 3823 Re: Is this normal? [hhmax] by kurtamaxxxguy

Oct 12, 2006 (10:28 am)

Replying to: hhmax (Oct 12, 2006 8:30 am)
depends on how big a slope. If I am on a steep hill and idling, I will have to rev the engine a little to keep my Maxx from going backwards once I let up on the brake.
 
Then again, if the car __wasn't__ slipping on the same slope earlier on, with same engine RPM, there might be a problem.

#3822 of 3823 Re: Is this normal? [hhmax] by maxx4me

Oct 12, 2006 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: hhmax (Oct 12, 2006 8:30 am)
Yep, it is normal. I sure wouldn't call it as quick as a manual with clutch; there shouldn't be any real urgency to try the 220 lb feet of torque on any hills except in San Francisco

#3823 of 3823 Sorry for the disruption. by KarenS HOST

Oct 12, 2006 (3:31 pm)

Please go to the group top level and create a discussion that fits your Malibu comments/questions or post in an existing discussion.
 
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