Chevy diesel questions and concerns
Not sure if this is the correct blog category but I'll start here. I bought my used 2011 Chevy Duramax/Allison tranny a year ago. Love it. It was the first diesel I had ever driven, and because of ...
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Michelle.S wrote:
There is another feature in TowHaul mode with the Allison. It locks up the torque converter earlier. It will lock up in second gear thus cutting down on the slippage with results in lower operating temps.
I pull heavy so use both TowHaul and Exhaust Brake. When solo I just use the Exhaust Brake, turn it on before shifting to Drive.
Combo City/Country driveing is about 14 to 16, open expressway at 65 to 70 is close to 18 to 20, towing heavy average 10 to 10.5
92K miles and most of that towing and still on the OEM brake pads.
Spot on, locked converter means less heat.
