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193 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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"2) told my sister some bull story about that always happens and that you have to shift into 2nd and quickly shift into reverse" That's the most retarded thing I have ever heard in my life.. "Hey lets design a car that you have to put in 2nd gear to get it to go into reverse" --- Yeah I'm sure that's what happened... |
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Replying to: enaj (Jun 20, 2008 2:14 pm) Someone told me a trick: turn the steering wheel either left or right - it doesn't matter, then shift into reverse. Don't know why, but it works every time! |
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Replying to: tomkozski (Mar 13, 2007 8:28 pm) |
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"2) told my sister some bull story about that always happens and that you have to shift into 2nd and quickly shift into reverse" Actually, that is a way to save your clutch. That is what you are supposed to do. The dealer told you right. I used to own a Ford Ranger Manual and when I replaced my clutch, my mechanic told me whenever I put it in reverse, you should put it in 2nd. That will save your clutch from having to replace it sooner than needed. I never had an issue with my clutch after that. Now as to the respect issue, I can't answer to that. He probably had a bad day. Best of luck 
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Sorry for the "stupid" question but all my other cars have been manuals.. I didn't know that automatics can roll back when in drive (I thought they were supposed to catch themselves after just a tad rollback) Is it because it's a Sport AT?
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Replying to: aubreyjace (Nov 11, 2007 6:22 pm) It's not stupid; how would you know? I didn't know that automatics can roll back when in drive (I thought they were supposed to catch themselves after just a tad rollback) Some do, some don't. It depends on the car and the transmission. Whatever you do, DON'T hold the car with just the throttle; doing so could damage the automatic. Use the brake. |
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Replying to: aubreyjace (Nov 11, 2007 6:22 pm) when caught at a light or stop sign. Should work fine for AT also I would guess. |
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We are buying a 2007 Mazda3 4-door sedan (2.3L) this week. We've test driven several models, but have been hesitant to consider the manual transmission, although we love it! Can any one share their experiences with the Mazda3's manual shift (in the 2.3L) in winter driving/wet roads, ice & snow/ bumper to bumper traffic, etc. Satisfied? Unhappy? Neutral? I know the gas mileage is supposedly better with the manual. Is this true? Your feedback will be very helpful!
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