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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Bruce1963 wrote:
Will it be too much of a strain on my engine/transmission?
No but it might be a strain on your safety......if that results in going too much below the posted speed limit.
IF.....the transmission will shift into high gear/lock up and STAY there, you are much better off letting it DO that.
Downshifting when/if necessary is MUCH preferred to staying in a lower gear because the transmission will heat more that way.
