Ahh, the Automatic (a question)
Alright, after a month of driving I think my car's transmission has finally learned how I drive!
My question for the Galant gurus is this: Does the automatic transmission ever redline?
I ask this because I've driven at WOT with both overdrive on and off, and not once has it hit 6k rpms. I did notice that it will shift closer to redline when overdrive is off.
Is this something built in for self preservation, or is it some kill-joy that serves no purpose what-so-ever?
On a side note, I have read here and other places that these automatics are on the weak side. Is there anything to correct this?
Educate me on automatics if anything! Maybe then I won't hate them...
-Ian
P.S. I did a quick search and the first several returns weren't of much use. Your input here is appreciated!