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Re: Hot transmission
Drop a gear FOR SURE!! I bought my truck for the same reason you did; to TOW. I don't pull anything in "D". I always tow in Manual 3 up to 55mph(I'm used to the same type of terrain as you) and then shift to Manual 4 and like another guy said, it won't lock up the converter until about 62mph(computer controled). The only override for the lock-up is matting the pedal. These trucks are towing monsters but they need the RPM's and are very happy revving. THIRSTY, but happy. This will help flood the tranny with freshly cooled fluid and drop the guage from the top of the peramiter. Another thing, that mark just below the "H" is still within design specifications for operating temp.
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Last edited by Titan4mde; 10-11-2007 at 02:57 PM.
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