mpg f150 ecoboost to lock out 6th or not
So here is my question when i select tow haul should I lock out 6th or not. Here in good old flat illinois I have no issue pulling in 6th gear rarely downshifts to 5th. The eingine is running at...
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Automatics are designed for folks who do not want to, or do not know HOW2 manage
the gears vs situation
Why automatics now have that 'tow/haul' button...
Since you have an automatic (it thinks for itself, removes the gear selection
overhead from the driver, etc), why not use the 'tow/haul' button and leave it
in the gear your manual says to when using 'tow/haul' and then enjoy the ride?
Most 'tow/haul' functions will hold a lower gear longer and/or drop to a lower
gear by itself to reduce the strain on the drive train when 'towing' or 'hauling'...
the gears vs situation
Why automatics now have that 'tow/haul' button...
Since you have an automatic (it thinks for itself, removes the gear selection
overhead from the driver, etc), why not use the 'tow/haul' button and leave it
in the gear your manual says to when using 'tow/haul' and then enjoy the ride?
Most 'tow/haul' functions will hold a lower gear longer and/or drop to a lower
gear by itself to reduce the strain on the drive train when 'towing' or 'hauling'...
