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Old 12-21-2010, 10:34 PM
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Questions from a new 08 TL owner
So I bought my 08 TL (automatic transmission) about a month ago and I love the car. I just had a couple questions about it. When I let step off the gas and let my car coast... I notice that at some point the car slows down abruptly and then continues smoothly. I'm wondering if a downshift like this is normal or not?

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Old 12-21-2010, 11:43 PM
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Welcome King! When I got my Type S, I had the same question-this is normal.
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Old 12-21-2010, 11:56 PM
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Characteristic of the 3G TL. Welcome.
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Old 12-22-2010, 01:33 AM
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Thanks guys now I can stop worrying. And thanks for the welcome I'm proud to be part of it.
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Yep yep, very normal as the tranny downshifts. Welcome to AZ Register her at www.myacura.com and save the Navi/Radio codes for safe keeping.
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What is the correct term for this? it slipped my mind
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^Isn't it engine braking?
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^it is, but acura calls it somehting.


OH Grade logic? right?
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Good... I was curious about this as well.
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