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Re: Hot transmission
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Originally Posted by Shadowfax
Thanks for the input. My truck has the "tow mode" and is supposed to be smart enough to know when to shift down a gear. While going up moderate hills around here it usually shifts to 4th or 3rd.
Would someone be kind enough to explain about "locking up the converter?" Is this something like having a manual transmission where there is no slippage? Guess it can't be done manually.
Thanks.
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That's exactly what it means. The auto tranny slips like slipping the clutch on the manual. The thing is the stall speed [measured in rpm] is where the clutches stop slipping and lockout is at a high rpm. The tow mode isn't as sophisticated as other brands. It just holds gears longer. Maybe when we get a tuner for the tranny we'll be able to adjust the gear shifts for better towing performance. 
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