Tow Haul Mode
I realize Tow Haul Mode isn't new but only recently got experience with it and figured I would share some thoughts. We've had the truck (2008 F250 V10) for 3 years but life only allowed for some lo...
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BB_TX wrote:
I engage tow/haul as soon as I hook up the 5er no matter the distance, speed, or terrain. And I use tow/haul descending some steep winding grades even without the trailer behind. Less need to use the brakes.
I basically use it whenever I drive my truck. The fuel economy tuning of the regular transmission shift pattern makes the 355HP 5.3 feel more gutless than the 123HP in my Vibe or the 175HP mated to a CVT in my Subaru. I very infrequently drive my truck unloaded, but it still makes me have a twinge of guilt over the worse fuel economy but that's overriden by the truck not being an absolute dog.
