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Old 11-30-2012, 10:10 AM   #78
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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE View Post
well out converter isnt constantly slipping like most autos, it locks up, could be other factors as well too
Just about every auto since the late 80's has had a lock up torque converter. Lock-up converters are what makes overdrive possible. It just allows the trans to couple the crank to the wheels at an engine speed lower than the torque converter's stall speed.

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