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Old 05-21-2012, 10:51 PM   #67
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You don't shift into 1st when slowing down in most cars, the ratio is too short and it puts a lot of wear on the synchros, however "no engine braking" signs are for diesel trucks that have engine retarder brakes. They are not meant to, nor do they, apply to passenger vehicles.

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