How much abuse can the Yaris take?

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Originally Posted by Altitude

but using it like a manual all the time just increases the chances you'll break something or cause it to wear out prematurely

I came in to this thread just messing around, but you're not getting the point that the statement above is false.

Used properly, gear limiting REDUCES wear on the transmission and brakes, versus keeping it in drive the whole time. Automatic transmissions are smart, but if you think they make the best decision(for wear on the engine) every time, you have entirely too much faith. I'm not the only one who has noticed the "jumpiness" coming out of turns and on hills.

The ONLY thing getting more wear from me gear limiting is the gear selector, and I'll take my chances on that one.