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Hey guys,
Have been told that transmissions in the 2000s are a lot smarter than in the 90s. Was taught to select the gear for my application AKA dont just put it in OD and tow a 10k trailer.
Was reading this in the owners manual and below is an excerpt
Do you guys do this or just leave it in OD? I want my tranny to last and dont mind revving it a bit to take the load off. Also, what is considered a steep hill lol?
Sorry for the dumb question I just want my truck to last.
I always leave my truck in D and only shift to OD when I am going above 45 MPH and when it is relatively flat and highway.
Have been told that transmissions in the 2000s are a lot smarter than in the 90s. Was taught to select the gear for my application AKA dont just put it in OD and tow a 10k trailer.
Was reading this in the owners manual and below is an excerpt
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OD should not be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, [b]driving
on steep hills[/b], or for off-road driving. Select D (third gear) when operating the
vehicle under any of these conditions.
D (Third Gear)
This is like OD, but you never go into Overdrive. You should use D when
towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road
driving.
Do you guys do this or just leave it in OD? I want my tranny to last and dont mind revving it a bit to take the load off. Also, what is considered a steep hill lol?
Sorry for the dumb question I just want my truck to last.
I always leave my truck in D and only shift to OD when I am going above 45 MPH and when it is relatively flat and highway.