Tow haul mode
I am sure this has been discussed before, but who uses it and how? I have a 1 ton diesel dually and will be towing a 5500 lb (dry) trailer. I am assuming it will lower fuel economy? Am I correct in as...
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Skid Row Joe wrote:S'funny, my Owner's Manual says:....
With a trans overhaul or replacement that runs $3,000+ and a brake job running a few hundred - the math is easy on which system to brake with.
Anywhere, in the United States auto transmission downshifting will potentially harm the transmission. My Ford PSD's owners manual specifically states not using it as a braking device. If your method works for you have at it, but it does your trans. no good - whether you realize it or not is the only difference here. That includes Colorado, btw.:W
"Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
If you have an automatic transmission, you can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions).
You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the transmission shifts too often."
Think I'll keep using my Tow/Haul and engine brake so I don't cook the service brakes to the point of fade thank you!
