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    May 22, 2008, 09:59 AM
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    On FWD cars, what is the purpose of having the chose of choosing what gear like 1,2,3,or D?
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    May 22, 2008, 10:06 AM
    Most people will just use "D." Coming down steep grades, however, using the appropriate numbered gear will allow you to use the engine as a brake, thus saving your actual brakes from overheating and possibly going out (vapor lock). In snow and for towing, some people like using numbered gears.
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