New tow rig. GM 10 speed
Not a long term review, obviously, but just got a new company truck. 5.3L Chevy 1500 with the 10speed auto. This slushbox appears to work seamlessly, it's intuitive on up and downshifts. Sh...
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LITEPHIL wrote:
I drove my RST 5.3 from Az to Wisconsin and back at least 5 mph over the speed limit the whole time and averaged 22 mpg hand calculated. Better than I expected and that was with an engine and transmission in the back of the truck for the ride home. Been really happy with my 5.3 but I want the ten speed
Eastbound usually helps, IMO. Generally bucking prevailing winds headed west and vice versa headed east, but that is impressive mileage.
It's nice, but honestly I can't tell much difference in daily driving between it and the 8 speed. Both are a big improvement over the 6 speed if they prove to be durable.
My avg is up into the 15s now, little over 1000miles on it.
