towing question

harley20 · 07-16-2006, 04:46 PM

Hey Guy's,
Im just wondering when I tow with the "big tow pkg" Do I leave it in "4" and the tow switch on or can I put the shifter in "D" with the switch on without hurting the trans?

Thanks
Rocky

**redneckpapa1996** · 07-16-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harley20

Hey Guy's,
Im just wondering when I tow with the "big tow pkg" Do I leave it in "4" and the tow switch on or can I put the shifter in "D" with the switch on without hurting the trans?

Thanks
Rocky

Most will say put it in 4th while towing and hit the tow mode if you have a good load behind you.. Really depends on the weight you are towing as to what you need to do..

ChvyKc · 07-17-2006, 11:12 AM

I just put mine in tow mode and went with it. Trans temps never went up and the tranny never slipped. I even got decent gas mileage which suprised me. Nissan definately did their homework on this truck when it comes to towing. I pulled my Talon on a flatbed trailor an hour and a half to the strip and back on a 95 degree day with no problems.

Titan_SE · 07-20-2006, 06:28 AM

I just towed my 23ft boat (4500 lbs) down to the Keys ~300 miles. I noticed that by putting it in 4th the truck was much smoother. I've always heard it was better, anyways it can't hurt.

electricjohn · 07-21-2006, 04:56 AM

I get the same mpg's towing in 4th or 5th, so I stay with 4th. 5000 lbs.