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Old 01-04-2004, 02:46 PM
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Tow/Haul....on or off

I'd first like to say.............Hello! I am a newbe!!!

Just got my new 2003 2500/HO, 48RE. (no mods yet.....\/$$$$) and I have many questions that I would like to get different opinions on. This seemed like the perfect place. Seems that this forum is upheld by individuals that realy care for their truck as much as I do.

First, I would like to know if the tow/haul button should be used on a daily basis. I drive in city trafffic daily and just about the time I get into 4th, I'm having to hit the brake. Should I keep the "overdrive" off to prevent any long term damage to the tranny?

What do ya'll do?

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The tranny will take care of itself!

You should take it out of OD if towing in real hilly territory when the trans trys to shift a lot.............other than that leave it in OD.

If it gets hot towing, and is shifting often..... it will shift itself out of OD until it cools.........

All in the manual
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Thanks Hairy1,

I read the manual but it is always nice to get another drivers advice.

I look forward to more advice in the futrure from you and others.

Thank You
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Run a search on 48re trans and you will have a lot reading
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