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With an automatic tranny, its difficult for it to just go out. Chances are you'll loose a gear or two. But if it were to just go out, you would loose the energy going to the wheels. The engine will still run, but you'll just coast no matter what you do.

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Q: What happens when an automatic transmission goes out while driving?
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