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re: Towing capacity & travel trailers
Posted on 8/14/13 at 6:02 pm to rattlebucket
Posted on 8/14/13 at 6:02 pm to rattlebucket
Towing capacity is wildly optimistic. All that it means is the vehicle will pull that load one time, for a brief period, w/o consideration of other factors. Weather, ambient temperature, and braking are all important considerations for towing.
You you should shoot for at least 10% less than max.
Also, make sure you consider GVWR.
I know for a fact the bumper cover design on your vehicle will dramatically increase transmission temps when towing.
You you should shoot for at least 10% less than max.
Also, make sure you consider GVWR.
I know for a fact the bumper cover design on your vehicle will dramatically increase transmission temps when towing.
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Posted on 8/14/13 at 6:11 pm to VetteGuy
know for a fact the bumper cover design on your vehicle will dramatically increase transmission temps when towing.
Iwould add a quality trans cooler. and a trans temp gauge
dont trust the factory trans temp built into the info center.
By the time it says trans is hpt ot has already done damage.
I would servce trans with qualoty synthetic fluid.
For every 5 degrees a transmission get over operating temperature it loses approximately 30,000 miles in life.
Iwould add a quality trans cooler. and a trans temp gauge
dont trust the factory trans temp built into the info center.
By the time it says trans is hpt ot has already done damage.
I would servce trans with qualoty synthetic fluid.
For every 5 degrees a transmission get over operating temperature it loses approximately 30,000 miles in life.
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