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Re: [RC] Endurance trucks - Truman Prevatt

Strain on the transmission will show up in heat. It's the heat that kills them. So if you have a temp gauge on your transmission then you will know when it is safe to drive in OD and when you should not be in overdrive. I put a oversized transmission pan on mine (holds about a gallon more fulid) and a temp gauge on the tranny.

Most of the newer Diesel trucks (at least Ford and Chevy ) come with a temp gauge on the tranny.

Truman

Paulastk@xxxxxxx wrote:


1998 Chevy Silverado V8 extended cab 3/4 T, 2wd, green, 96K miles..14 mpg empty, 12 mpg w/trailer, 10mpg w/ 2 horse b/p trailer and slidein pop-up camper. Usually hauling one horse and about 50 gallons of water. Good truck / runs great.


Another question for everyone, Does anyone drive in overdrive when on the flat and hauling? MY manual says you can if it doesn't shift to frequently but everyone I talked to says it strains the tranny. Just wondering if anyone would. Hey the car company just wants to sell you an new transmission...so why not put that in the manual.

Paula







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