Tow/Haul Mode (is it needed in my case)
I have a 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L V8 diesel (my first diesel truck). With it, I tow a Starcraft Autumn Ridge 197FBH which had a GVWR of 6200 lbs. I also live in Colorado. My question is should I use the t...
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Sam Spade wrote:proxim2020 wrote:
I'm in a different TV (Ram), but if I'm up to speed an cruising down the highway on relatively flat land then I'll turn off Tow Haul.
Wasted effort.
Under those conditions, it has already effective turned itself OFF already but is poised to come into play as needed.
If you reasonably think you will need it in the next hour or so, just leave it ON.
Unless, of course, it gives you some kind of satisfaction screwing with it all the time. :B
^This.
I use tow haul all the time in my gasser ford because the shift points, especially downshifting on hills is much better. And in newer diesels, they're programmed to borderline lug the engine for economy and it's super annoying. 1 push of the button and annoying disappears!
