Ram questions
Well with almost 200,000 miles on my 2006 2500. I started thinking about a new truck. My current Dodge has the 6 speed manual and I thought I was done with manuals but I noticed that Ram still offers ...
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Me Again wrote:blofgren wrote:KBOnTheRoad wrote:
I have a 2016 Dodge Ram Cummins with the 6 speed auto and I can say without reservation that it's the best transmission I have ever driven. No tonly that but it works in tandem with the tow haul mode and the engine brake to make descending long steep grades a breeze.
The 6 speed will downshift automatically when needed and work with the engine brake. You can set the engine brake on FULL or Auto. Auto will let you set the speed you want to descend a hill at and it will keep you there.
And the fuel milage will be much better with the auto trans than the manual.
By all means get the auto.
By the way I have tested mine from the Baja to Alaska and back this year so it's seen a bit of everything.
Glad to hear you're happy with the automatic. How do you figure the auto is much better on fuel than the manual? Manuals are typically MUCH better at getting power to the road which makes them better on fuel.
G56 has a .74 overdrive in sixth, and 1.0 in 5th. The Aisin has .63 overdrive in 6th a .77 in 5th. 68RFE is .63 in 6th and .82 in 5th. With the advent of locking TC the advantage of manual trannies was negated. When not locked a TC has a torque multiplying capability.
Love my Aisin with low 1st and 2nd gear and 3.42 tall rear gears.
Chris
Thanks but I highly doubt the minor difference in transmission ratios will make much if any difference in fuel economy. The differential ratio will likely make more of a difference. I can tow my 16k fiver in 6th gear with no problem at all even on rolling hills.
Personal preference I guess but I still like the manual. No unexpected up or downshifts and works exceptionally well with the exhaust brake. Simple to service. The dealer I bought from had several manuals in stock and said they sell lots of them so I'm not alone. I think many if not most people don't know how to drive them properly, especially with a heavy load which creates so much animosity about them and the subsequent preference for an auto. I actually find driving an auto truck quite boring after a while! JMHO! :B
