Using "mode" on Allison transmission
Hello. I have done research on this issue and some individuals drive in the mode status all the time and others only use mode on flat terrain or while driving in cities. I will be driving to Flori...
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We Cant Wait wrote:
I've run in and out of MODE under different road conditions and IMO I see no real difference in our Allison 3050 performance. I just run in the normal mode instead of economy mode all the time now and just bump the gears down as needed when climbing.
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I've found no advantage to running in mode. Downside of Mode is that you cannot easily get the tranny to downshift by mashing the GO pedal and that can be a nuisance when climbing a hill or passing. Mine is an Allison 4000.
