Should i tow with overdrive on

Use OD with tow haul engaged IF the transmission starts to hunt for a gear.. THEN manually downshift it,. You may also like:. BB code is On. Smilies are On. Trackbacks are Off. Pingbacks are Off. Refbacks are Off. Forum Rules. I would have thought Jayco had Wasps In Cabinet Latch. Replacement part.

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Why is towing in overdrive bad? Thread starter izoomie Start date Mar 25, Joined Oct 16, Messages I've read many posts here that say Don't tow in overdrive. I think we're talking about a manual transmission here, right? If you're locked in high gear you can break something.

I blew 5th gear in my jetta towing a boat that was too big I believe an automatic transmission will take itself out of high gear if it needs to.

Of course if you are going up a long hill and it's hunting between OD and the next gear down, you should take it out of OD, but otherwise it's not an issue.

Also I know there are good and bad automatic transmissions out there. This is just "In General" Comments? Bondo Moderator Staff member. Joined Apr 17, Messages 68, Re: Why is towing in overdrive bad? In General, A transmission in Overdrive is running thru a jackshaft to achieve overdrive.. That builds Massive amounts of Heat In Direct, it's running Straight thru the box, Joined Sep 29, Messages No engine braking in OD.

Bond-o said:. Click to expand Joined Nov 17, Messages 2, The no tow in overdrive is with an automatic trans, you will destroy the transmission. If you have a manual transmission and engine enough to haul the load without lugging I think you can tow in any gear you want to.

The newer vehicles say do not do it at all, newer engines develop more torque than the older ones and will destroy the trans. Joined May 31, Messages 2, Joined Dec 3, Messages 9, It also depends greatly on the vehicle I have just over , miles on it and am on the second transmission I can live with those numbers. Using overdrive on steep terrain can overheat your transmission, as well.

And if you leave overdrive on while coasting downhill, the engine might not be able to help you control braking. This puts more stress on your brakes and gives you less control at higher speeds. While overdrive offers great advantages, you need to carefully weigh whether to use it.

Getting more miles per gallon is always a plus. However, using this high gear while towing on undulating landscapes can wear down your transmission and engine. It may even stop you in your tracks. Have you ever used overdrive while towing? How did it go for you? To be honest with you, we hate paying for camping.

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I absolutely tow in overdrive, just like the owners manual says to. If the transmission is going in and out of lockup or downshifting often it is time to turn off OD. My truck's transmission runs cooker in OD even while towing because drive doesn't go into lockup.