when downshifting from 2nd to 1st
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while slowing down when reaching 20mph and when i put it into 1st i get this sound from my engine that sounds like a turbo or supercharger spooling..does anybody else have anything similar? i admit i do like how it sounds but im not sure if somethings wrong
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I avoid downshifting to 1st until i am at a complete stop. The lowest gear I ever downshift to is 2nd. That winding noise is normal, but downshifting to 1st gear multiple times is not healthy for the transmission.
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Your sig does not say whether you have an auto or 6-sp.
I only got to 1st when stopped or when I'm crawling in traffic...
I only got to 1st when stopped or when I'm crawling in traffic...