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Old 04-27-2009, 11:20 AM   #3
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Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4

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Originally Posted by nac593 View Post
Around town in drive it's around 1100 rpm. It seems better to drive in 3rd around town and just use 4th gear on the freeway. Is it ok to just stay in 3rd. It's a 700r4 auto.
Sure, in fact I don't think GM recommends using OD for pulling trailers or driving in a strong headwind so you can use 3rd on the freeway too, your gas mileage would suffer a little is all.

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