Re: [A/S] overdrive use with dodge truck auto transmission

[NotoriousBuz@xxxx]

Nick& Sandra, I do not have experience with your particular truck yet that 
question pops up in my mind often. We have a full size Chevy van and the 
owners manual says to tow in OD. The Chevy van and trucks from a few years 
earlier say not to. My feeling is there is a reason why they say tow in OD so 
that is what I do most of the time. The engine and transmission truly seams 
to be able to find a better groove. Many have said not to use OD because of 
the trans wanting to hunt, or continually shift. This really has not been a 
problem. This could be because most of our travels are in the North east 
where we have rolling hills, lots of rolling hills. Yet the 7+ percent grades 
on the secondary roads don't cause it to "hunt." You will most likely get 
several responses on this one each with their own merits and specific to 
their vehicle. In the end you will probably do what I have done cross your 
fingers, bless your transmission with a flushing and new fluid regularly and 
hope for a long life.
J.L.Dietz #4361