Dick 641 wrote:
jmaotto wrote:
It is always best when towing a heavy load to NOT tow in OD. The transmission will run cooler and less strain on the engine.
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Actually its just the opposite. the trans will run cooler when in O/D and the converter is locked. with a heavy enough load in 3rd gear the converter may stay unlocked and the trans will run hotter due to the torque converter slippage. this all goes back to having the proper gears for towing. 4.10`s would have him towing at 65mph+ and getting better mileage in 4th gear with no strain!
