Overdrive or not?
I finally purchased my first three quarter ton suburban with 8.1 motor. Until now I had a half ton with 350. I always towed in third gear because I understood that towing in overdrive was a no no. Now...
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spoon059 wrote:Tvov wrote:owenssailor wrote:
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(I also always turn on the headlights when towing)
Is that something we're supposed to do while towing? I don't think I've heard of that before.
Don't think you are "supposed" to, but I ALWAYS drive with my headlights on. You are much easier to see with your lights on, even during the day. If it helps prevent someone from pulling out in front of you, it was worth it!
Many years ago Greyhound bus did a study about headlights on during daylight. They had part of the fleet always have the headlights on. The result was fewer occasions where the bus was cut off by other drivers. I figured that if it made a difference to noticing a bus it should help noticing other vehicles. I drive with headlights on most of the time and always when towing.
