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Old 02-20-2006, 04:25 PM
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Default Re: Is Forced Autostop Bad for the Hybrid Battery?

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Originally Posted by PriusGuy04
I tried autostop once in a 69 fury 45mph, shut the motor off and slapped it into park.. It really has negitive results on the drive train..

young kid being stupid
LOL!
reminds me of the time i accidentally slapped my wife's '77 pontiac ventura automatic into park while going up a winding hill at 45 mph.

lots of interesting noises....

just glad i missed the R-spot... might have been even noisier!

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