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Applying brakes defeats the purpose of using the gearbox only to control forward motion against the slope - driving "against" engine compression only to avoid wheel lock-up and subsequent skid/slide normally caused by applying the brakes ? Low range 4×4 in first (donkey gear) is one of the most...

When descending steep slopes in low range, how does one keep the Lexus auto-box in first gear - i.e. prevent it from gearing to second ???:boggled:

Hi All, Over the past two weeks it's happened twice that I drive the vehicle (1UZFE transplant into 94 Hilux with BMW 750iL radiator & fan) and everything's fine - temperature remains steady just below approx 50% between lowest & highest on gauge. After switching the vehicle off for approx...