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toolfan
GenIII
7/26/2006
14:16:09
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 Subject: 2000lbs trailor and O/D
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if im towing a 2000lb trailer will i need to leave it out of over/drive the whole time or only on hills?
i think i have a trans cooler?
I do have a TransGo shift kit that helps lube the Over/Drive gears.
this is on a 44re rear end gears are 3.55
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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7/26/2006
16:44:34
| RE: 2000lbs trailor and O/D
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Your goal with towing is to keep the trans from shifting in and out of OD. That creates a lot of heat, and wears out the internals.
As you tow, you'll learn what your truck can do and not do. If you're on flat ground, or a slight down slop, OD is fine. You'll be able to identify the hills that will cause the down shift, and do it manually before you get there. A shift under a light throttle and minimal load is much easier.
I tow a car/trailer to Pueblo on a regular basis. In my way down there, the OD is on most of the time. On the way back it's off most of the time. All depends on the grade.
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toolfan
GenIII
7/27/2006
00:54:53
| RE: 2000lbs trailer and O/D
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thanks .boB.
i was going to do what you had said and take the O/D off before any major hill.
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shatto
Dodge Dakota
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7/27/2006
02:06:46
| RE: 2000lbs trailor and O/D
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remember; going down hills, set your cruise control at the speed you want, overdrive off. and it'll hold better.
REMEMBER; you are stopping something, perfectly willing to spin you around and tip you over.
I've never had a heating problem with my automatic transmission. I suspect you will have similar luck if you use Amsoil ATF.
Drive like you are old. Enjoy the scenery. Have a good trip.
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toolfan
GenIII
7/27/2006
16:39:55
| RE: 2000lbs trailor and O/D
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thanks for the tips. i don't have Amsoil in the trans but the fluid was just changed.
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