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First Time Towing This Weekend
Finally got around to a real opportunity to tow with my 08 Titan. It was only 150 mi round trip with a 5000 lb TT. It towed very comfortably with the cruise set at 65. Was running into a 10-15 MPH headwind on the outbound leg. Got about 9 MPG. On the return leg I had a 10-20 MPH tail/cross wind. Got about 10 MPG for that leg. I was on fairly flat terrain. The transmission only shifted into 3rd briefly a couple of times. It's nice that the cruise will let the speed drop about 5 MPH before downshifting. However, once in 3rd gear, the transmission seemed reluctant to shift back into 4th after starting back downhill. I usually kicked off the cruise, let it upshift, then put the cruise back on. I don't know if this is typical, or just a side effect with the cruise control.
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2008 Titan SE, Crew Cab, 4x4, Long Bed
Popular Pkg w/ Captains Chairs
Utility Bed Pkg, Big Tow
Smoke/Charcoal
Westin Sure-Grip Aluminum Running Boards, Lund Bug Shield, Leer 100R Cap
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