Downshifting to slow a car is not a wise idea except on a steep hill where downshifting can help control the car. Otherwise, it is an expensive habit as it causes clutch wear leading to expensive replacement.
Brakes are wear items designed for replacement and are far less expensive than clutch replacement.
Brakes are wear items designed for replacement and are far less expensive than clutch replacement.
When you downshift, you put it in a lower gear, then before letting out on the clutch, blip the gas pedal to speed up the engine. That way there is no slippage that will wear out the clutch plate.
Oh, I was thinking more in line with coming to a stop light/sign, not going down a hill or from great speeds. I have never had to replace a transmission, a clutch once at 175K with a VW Transporter, I did buy it when it had 75K, so can’t say if it was done before that.
My its just the way I drive in general, don’t know.