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dave l
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2/09/2005
17:51:40
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i wanted to know if instead of putting my truck in drive and putting it in 2nd, would that use more gas useing 2nd rather than drive
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ptschett
Dodge Dakota
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2/09/2005
18:35:35
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Of course. The engine would have to turn way faster. You probably couldn't drive on the interstate anywhere near the speed limit without hitting the redline. Leave it in Drive unless you're trying to get going on slippery surfaces or really need the engine braking down a hill.
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03 QC DAK
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2/09/2005
19:16:44
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could always take out of OD. but the higher the rpm the more gas the engine consumes.
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Joey
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2/09/2005
23:35:50
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if ur stuck in traffic you can put it in second so that the tranny isnt constantly shifting. i do this often and in bumper to bumper traffic i put it in first. no use in the tranny wearin itself out for no reason. plus driving in first is a lotta fun. go about 15-20 mph or around 3000 rpm and then floor it. amazing torque.
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QC
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2005
15:32:49
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Dave,
I hear ya - I put my truck in 2nd whenever Im off the highway and have a lot of stop and go, light to light driving to do. I found it saves me gas, sounds cooler when you let of the pedal (flowmaster), keeps my speed down around town, and also saves my brake pads (as the engine slows her down a little). This is my first automatic tranny EVER and I dont like the way, when in D, it seems you always have to have your foot on the brake or the truck will get away from you. Engine breaking is where its at - it is the equivelant to down shifting in a standard. I also have a class B CDL and the engine breaking method is taught by state troopers as a technique to better control your vehicle.
I tried the OD off thing but like the increased level of control I feel in 2nd.
Just my opinion, however.
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walt
Dodge Dakota
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2/10/2005
19:00:41
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and i thought i was the only one who did that! i learned how to drive in a manual so i like playin with my gears! and if you gotta stop real quick slap it in first and hit the brake!!
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QC
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2/11/2005
15:10:19
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and you do mean "REAL QUICK"!!
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walt
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2/11/2005
19:06:32
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yes "REAL REAL QUICK!!!!!!!!!!!!" i live in washington dc area and driving can get a little crazy!
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