2013 Sierra HD, is a gear change worth it?
Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and have a question about my 2013 Sierra 2500 HD with a 6.0L and 3.73 gear ratio. It has a tow rating of 9400 lbs and in the manual it says if I had 4.10 it goes...
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Welcome to the forum Jason!!
If the loaded to camp weight of your Coachmen is 8,000, you should have no problem towing.
It will not hurt the 6.0 to run at 3000-3500. I am sure you will see an increase in fuel useage though. With the 6-speed tranny, 5th and 6th, should both be overdrive. It won't hurt to tow in 4th when necessary.
I don't think you need to spend $1500-$2000 (guessing) to go to 4.10 gears, for your limited towing useage.
Enjoy your new trailer,
Jerry
If the loaded to camp weight of your Coachmen is 8,000, you should have no problem towing.
It will not hurt the 6.0 to run at 3000-3500. I am sure you will see an increase in fuel useage though. With the 6-speed tranny, 5th and 6th, should both be overdrive. It won't hurt to tow in 4th when necessary.
I don't think you need to spend $1500-$2000 (guessing) to go to 4.10 gears, for your limited towing useage.
Enjoy your new trailer,
Jerry
