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| I have a 2000 explorer V8 2wd with tranny and oil coolers. Rated to tow about 6800 lbs. My total towing weight is 2000 lbs max. Can I tow with the overdrive on? Somebody told me it’s ok as long as my rpm is over 2200. I’d like to be able to turn the overdrive on at 65-70 mph for my 6-hour drives up to the cabin. Thanks. |
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| I have a 97 F150 4X4, 5.4, with electronic overdrive. 93K on it and no problems.
I've towed my boat, and others, plus a late model stock car, alot of miles. I rarely take it out of overdrive. When it's constantly shifting in and out in hilly terrain, and going down long inclines, I will turn off the OD. Otherwise, I just drive, and let the electronics do the work.
Hope this helps.
Tight Lines,
Shep[:sun:] |
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| I have a '99 Ford Explorer V6 4x4, and I have had no problem with overdrive. I tow the boat multiple times each year up to St. Germain and back (Chicago).
I only take it out of overdrive when it is shifting like crazy (hilly terain, stop and go traffic, etc).
Scott |
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| What does your drivers manual say? I know for my current vehicle, it states clearly that I should never tow in overdrive. I would check out your manual before making any decisions. You might save some miles per gallon, but it is worth it?
Pal |
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| Never tow with your vehicle in overdrive! |
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| Try checking the "Trailers & Towing" link on the following site:
www.wmi.org/bassfish
There's some really knowledgeable gearheads on that site. Search on your question and you will find ton's of answers or post a your question and get new answers. |
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| N.W.--definitely follow your owners manual and if not stated in there see your dealership transmission mechanic and ask for his advice. Don't go by other peoples experiences, as different model vehicles and different engine/transmission combinations in the same model have different requirements. The fastest destroyer of transmissions is heat and the most heat is generated by the natural slippage inherent in automatic transmissions. Most models now have lockup torque convertors which take care of the slippage but also lower RPM's at any given speed. Because of this and our tendency to use cruise crontrol we can get a very busy shifting trans. in hilly terrain. This can cause more rapid torque convertor wear (trans failure). On the other hand, some vehicles won't be in torque convertor lockup in third(out of OD) and will thus have more slippage, more heat and rapid transmission failure. That is why it is important to know the specifics of your own particular model and drivetrain package, there are just too many variables. Hope this helps.[:praise:] |
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| Mike: You've seen my rig very similar to yours, I rarly take out of overdrive, we'll talk on the way to the Chain
John |
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| pull in overdrive. you will be allright where you are.
you aren't pulling a lot.
when you come down to see us shift to 3rd when you leave INDIANA. |
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| I always pull in overdrive with no problem. The one exception is to pay attention to how often the vechicle down shifts. If you notice this happening, you should turn the overdrive off, i.e. hilly, windy, etc. |
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| My dealer told me after I blew my chevy trany last fall that overdrive is fine. Use "tow haul" on the highway but not in town. |
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| Being in the automotive repair business for 25 years, I look at the cost of repairing a tranny against both fuel economy and the cost of repairing a worn out motor. If you don't use overdrive on the highway at 60mph to 75mph your engine is running a lot higher rpms than it's used to running at. It'll also run hotter and usually use some / or more oil than normal. If you trade your truck every couple of years, it's not much of an issue. If you keep it for any period of time, I'd rather have the immediate fuel savings and pull the tranny if it goes rather than having to pull a motor. Down time is a lot less with a tranny, too. For me anyway, the cost of a rebuild is the same on a tranny or a motor. The tranny is just a lot less work and shorter down time. |
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| I own a 97' Ford Explorer w/ a v6 and I was told by the dealer NOT to tow with the overdrive with any trailer and it also says that in the manual, So I wouldn't risk it to save a few bucks in gas.[:knockout:]
Good hunting,Jeff <>< |
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| So what is the final say???[:sun:] |
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| I have a Chevy so it is definatly different than your Ford. I have however had Fords in the past and was advised not to tow in "overdrive" if the towing weight exceeded 1/2 of the total towing capacity. This was with a V6 Ranger with towing package. Hope this helps, but I would go according to my owners manual to be safe and not void any warranty.
Eeny, meeny, miney, moe..........Catch a BIG ONE let her go.....Mike[:sun:] |
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| I have a '92 jeep cherokee 4.0 that tows ok with overdrive. I tried without and the engine temperature really got up there...wouldn't do it again |
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