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cannesdo
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Oct 14, 2014

Issues with my 2001 F-250 7.3L transmission continue...

Ooookay...Here's the deal. I bought it in '07, have been using it to tow my 15K fifth-wheel since then. I move maybe 2-3 times a year then I stay put. Previous owner was a rancher in TX and there was ...
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cannesdo
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Oct 14, 2014
So what can you do to help your transmission last longer when towing? Is it's cumulative? Or can one "too hard" day can just fry it? Hot outdoor temps? Take climbs at cooler times of the day? Interstates over side-roads? Max allowable tranny temp reading?

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