Towing in 3rd gear on a 1300 mile trip
I have a 1997 GMC k1500 Z71 5.7 liter with 20000 miles and a 4L60e transmission with only 2000 miles, I will be towing a 3000# dry weight TT from Louisiana to Colorado. I plan on breaking the trip int...
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My main concern is over heating the tranny, OD is weak in the 4L60e,it has no problem getting to OD but it doesn't maintain the speed in OD, the constant shifting and locking and unlocking the TC is what causes the heat, from what I have read 3rd gear is 1:1 and will actually run cooler in 3rd. I am just new to towing a TT, and looking from tips from those that have experience. I thank everyone for the advice.
