Why do you Cummins guys want more gears
I’ve heard a number of Cummins fans saying they are waiting for an 8 or 10 speed transmission before getting a new truck. Why? Does the Cummins struggle to get your trailer moving from a stop? Or are ...
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Me Again wrote:4x4ord wrote:wilber1 wrote:
I would like more gears. An eight speed in my truck that worked like the ZF in my car would make me a very happy boy.
Is there a chance you’ll get your wish?
ZF8AP
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The auto neutral idle was interesting to hear about 5% fuel mileage improvement. My 2018 HO Aisin did not feel like it was straining against the power train that much at idle. Now our 2020 Ford Edge ST will start moving the minute you remove your foot from the brake at idle. So it's autostop feature most likely does help with fuel mileage. I installed an Autostop Eliminator module that just remembers the override button position when the vehicle is turned off, as I hate the autostop feature. It is something that my mid 70's aged brain just does not want to buy into! Like why the h e double l would I want my car or truck to do that.
I simply removed the module attached to the battery on our Grand Cherokee. I hate the stop/start feature also.
