when to use "econo mode" on Allison 5 speed tranny?
Is it for city or country driving? nothing listed in the manual.
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Interesting read. I have a different alt-mode in my Motor home (Grade brake) but the manual confirmed what I understood
Grade brake is used in hilly country and can be used all the time.
Economy mode in flat land and ideally when NOT towing.
How to decide:
if the tranny is "Hunting" (Switching in and out of top (usually) Gear) Turn it off.
I would think this would be of more use in areas where your speed is changing.. Like in the city with stop and go driving than on the freeway where it more or less goes into top gear and stays there.
On hills you need to listen to your engine. if it's struggling turn it OFF.
(I know not everybody listens to the engine. I had some issues (Rodents in the ignition primary it turned out) and my wife could NOT hear the misfire which was clear as a bell to me).
Interesting read. I have a different alt-mode in my Motor home (Grade brake) but the manual confirmed what I understood
Grade brake is used in hilly country and can be used all the time.
Economy mode in flat land and ideally when NOT towing.
How to decide:
if the tranny is "Hunting" (Switching in and out of top (usually) Gear) Turn it off.
I would think this would be of more use in areas where your speed is changing.. Like in the city with stop and go driving than on the freeway where it more or less goes into top gear and stays there.
On hills you need to listen to your engine. if it's struggling turn it OFF.
(I know not everybody listens to the engine. I had some issues (Rodents in the ignition primary it turned out) and my wife could NOT hear the misfire which was clear as a bell to me).
