Tow haul question
I have recently purchased a 2000 Chevy 1500 with the 4.8 liter V8. I have not towed anything yet, but tried the tow/haul button on the gear shift. The tow/haul light works on the dash. If I am just cr...
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The 4,8 makes all its torque at 4000 rpms.. 285ft lbs which is pretty good..
But unlike my 4.3 that makes its torque at 2800 rpm 250 ft lbs and 3:73 rear I run at 2800 rpms in 3rd gear..
Perfect for towing...
Now your 2500 rpms is normal but just note to pull a hill get that baby in the 4000 rpm area...
But unlike my 4.3 that makes its torque at 2800 rpm 250 ft lbs and 3:73 rear I run at 2800 rpms in 3rd gear..
Perfect for towing...
Now your 2500 rpms is normal but just note to pull a hill get that baby in the 4000 rpm area...
