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Towing in or out of OD.

05-13-2003, 11:29 AM

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JPLB22

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Towing in or out of OD.

I've had my CTD for about a 9 months now. This sommer will be the first time for me to do a lot of towing. So if this is a stupid question, forgive me.

I will be towing a 7000# trailer. Now, when I'm on flat ground would it be better to be in OD at 60 MPH and doing 1500 RPM. Or would it be better to be in 3rd and doing 2250 RPM at the same speed. I'm just wondering what is best for engine and tranny.

My rig is pretty much stock except for a 4" exhaust. No tranny controler or any other tranny bombs. My rig is an auto and has 3.55 gears.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

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