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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Sam Spade wrote: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.
Evidently you are not aware that fourth gear of the 4L60e is overdrive. It will maintain highway speeds in 3rd gear.:S
