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Question on engine drag - 1/18/2007 10:04:58 PM

trident

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'00 Galant ES 2.4L auto, 94K miles, bought last week.

I noticed this Galant has more engine drag going downhill than any other vehicle I've ever owned and driven (Camry, Corolla, Protege, and a number of vans and trucks at work). If I take my foot off the gas pedal, it would go no more than 20 mph on a short mild slope, whereas my other vehicle (Mazda Protege) would be at least 5 mph faster on the same slope.
I double checked to make sure it was at D gear. 3/2/L would give it even more engine drag.

I just want to know if this is common among '00 Galants, or if that's something I should be concerned about.

Thanks in advance.

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RE: Question on engine drag - 1/18/2007 10:42:16 PM

Sebba

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Nothing to be concerned about

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RE: Question on engine drag - 1/19/2007 9:11:46 AM

gLantv699

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yeah i wouldnt worry i have a 99 Galant and it does the same thing

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RE: Question on engine drag - 1/19/2007 6:02:30 PM

Manybrews

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the trans is actually suppost to downshift by itself during an extended downhill pace.. the trans realizes you're going downhill, and shifts down for added engine braking.

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