Another Weight Type Question?
I did not want to tag onto that other thread about weights, but I do have a few questions. 1) Does the rear axle gear ratio of your tow vehicle have anything to do with your vehicles towing capacit...
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3-Very interesting responses, although there seems to be some contradictions.
Chris said “Lock out overdrive when the tranny is hunting between gears.”
Btd35 said “When hill climbing, take it out of overdrive.”
John said “The truck will not hunt for a gear at anytime, downshifts to go up steep hills and increase my MPG by about 1 verses not using OD.”
Is there a standard which says when to use overdrive? I thought that overdrive should be used when towing a heavy load regardless whether you’re on a steep grade or not?
Chris said “Lock out overdrive when the tranny is hunting between gears.”
Btd35 said “When hill climbing, take it out of overdrive.”
John said “The truck will not hunt for a gear at anytime, downshifts to go up steep hills and increase my MPG by about 1 verses not using OD.”
Is there a standard which says when to use overdrive? I thought that overdrive should be used when towing a heavy load regardless whether you’re on a steep grade or not?
