[Leecbr]

Sorry guys, Manual Transmission. Thanks for some feedback.

I actually called a transmission shop. I was told by AAmco Transmissions ( located in downtown SLC.) that it is not good to idle a vehicle down hill in neutral. They stated it is bad for the brakes and is illegal..We already knew that.
The mechanic there said it will damage the transmission. Apparently there is some fluid thrown around while the drive shaft spins but not enough to fully lubricate the moving parts. Which done in excess will eventually wear down the parts and ultimately damage the transmission. leaving it in 5th or 4th gear on the descent doesn't use that much gas plus no damage to other parts.


I guess saving a little gas and cooling the engine a bit, really isn't saving if we have fix or replace the brakes and tranny.