how many of you guys are towing with a turbo diesels and a manual trans
10-20-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: how many of you guys are towing with a turbo diesels and a manual trans
Low gear in manuals can pull alot more weight. Autos for traffic though.
10-21-2006, 12:34 PM
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Re: how many of you guys are towing with a turbo diesels and a manual trans
I've towed with manuals for the past 30 years. Boats, car trailers, construction equipment, you name it... First gas, then diesels.. I WAY prefer them for towing over an auto. Much more control over your shift points, the low gear kickz ass, and economy wise the are an easy 3 - 4 mpg better than the auto's.. I will admit to having an auto in my new F350 diesel however.. (Not really by choice, I destroyed my kneee a few years back and the clutch was undoing the surgery and 8 months of therapy...) It's OK, especially in the tow mode, but I miss my stickshift.. Especially at the ramp..
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