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Old 08-07-2013, 04:39 PM
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Thanks Magblue and canadian-nut...

I think new tires are in order sooner rather than later..
NP I think you'll be real pleased with new rubber
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Old 08-07-2013, 09:17 PM
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Thanks Magblue and canadian-nut...

I think new tires are in order sooner rather than later..
Ordered mine today, get them friday, looking forward to seeing how they tow.
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No problem, you will be happy with the new rubber...
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Originally Posted by jdog0411
Are you guys using the Tow/Haul mode on the transmission when towing? I know it reduces the amount of shifts and saves wear, but it also seems like it stays out of the power band most of the time. I haven't towed much with my truck so I was wondering what the difference is in real world towing.
I use it. The power band of the EB is about 1500 to 3000. When it needs to, it downshifts. At 60-62 mph, I see about 1700 in 6th, 2100 in 5th and 2800 in 3rd.
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I think the recommendation for tow/haul is when you're in the hills. For flats you don't need to engage it.
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I think the recommendation for tow/haul is when you're in the hills. For flats you don't need to engage it.
Pretty sure the manual suggests turning it off in flat areas for improved mileage.
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Originally Posted by 11screw50

Pretty sure the manual suggests turning it off in flat areas for improved mileage.
I am not aware of it saying to turn it off. The truck will still go into 6th gear with it on. If you are on flat land it will shift to 6th and stay unless it deems necessary to shift out. It's an excellent feature. IMO it's a waist of time to turn it off at highway speeds
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