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7/04/2002
03:40:15

Subject: Overdrive
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I make ocassional trips to LA from my home, but on the way to LA there is a mountain at an elevation of 4000 feet. Every time I drive uphill with my V6 Quad Cab, it lacks power so I turn the Overdrive Off and drive uphill at almost 80 mph.

Am I really damaging my truck by driving uphill 80 mph with the Overdrive off?

Tim C.




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7/04/2002
09:02:43

RE: Overdrive
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What rpms are you running at? If your at 1,000 your fine if your at 6,000 that's pushing it.

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7/04/2002
19:30:00

RE: Overdrive
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A little above 3000 but never reaches 3500.

I tried driving uphill with the overdrive on but it's in the same RPM range (3000) and it feels really unstable. More like a fast revving sound from the engine.

With the overdrive off however, it's a slow revving sound, which feels much more stable.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Tim C.



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