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Old 10-18-2004, 12:18 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sndmn2
So if pulling a heavy trailer, put it in 4th and use "tow mode". I should avoid "D" when pulling a heavy load?
Yes, if you're towing a heavy load, don't drive in D - use 4th gear.

How you define a "heavy" load is, of course, up to you. Personally, if I had 1000 lbs in the bed or I was towing 1000 lbs, I'd leave it in 4th gear.
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