2020 Ecodiesel specs
FCA tfltruck ram 1500 ecodiesel The fact that Ram is running a 8 speed as opposed to Ford and GM's ten speeds is not an issue. Here is why, the ten speed is never going to be able to hold the to...
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troubledwaters wrote:
You better get your 10 speed looked at. Mine will tow in 9th at 65 mph on flats and downshifts to 8 going up hills (If i forget to put tow haul on it will also shift into 10th on flats, but struggles). Of course there are lots of variables, how heavy your foot is, the % grade, how much weight your towing, just to name a few. But mine tows just fine in 9th; and certainly 8th.
I drove a F150 2.7EB loaded modestly from Houston to Dallas and it ran in 10th gear the entire trip except for accelerating. I was impressed with 2.7EB and 10 speed transmission in terms of fuel economy and performance.
