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**Palf70Step** · 06-03-2011, 08:37 PM

I am not use to towing with a fancy tranny. Last time I towed much was with my 96 GMC, which I just put into 3 instead of drive so it won't go into OD. On my 2002 it has the tow feature button for the tranny. I am starting to tow more with it and I push the button and also still do the put it into 3 vice d so it won't go into OD.

Do I need to do that with the tow feature on the tranny? Does it disable the OD feature r does it just firm up the shifts?

Ed-u-ma-kate me folks.

Thanks

psuedopimp · 06-04-2011, 01:06 PM

the tow haul button does change the shift points, and keep it out of OD from what i understand.

Scooterr · 06-04-2011, 02:06 PM

I tow with mine all the time, you can put it in "D" and it wont go into OD. It will firm the shifts and hold out first for a good while.

67ChevyRedneck · 06-04-2011, 02:52 PM

It holds the shifts longer and increases the line pressure. It also won't let the trans shift into OD until I think 60mph.

I'm surprised the 4.3L has this feature on a fullsize.

06-03-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,769	Towing Question I am not use to towing with a fancy tranny. Last time I towed much was with my 96 GMC, which I just put into 3 instead of drive so it won't go into OD. On my 2002 it has the tow feature button for the tranny. I am starting to tow more with it and I push the button and also still do the put it into 3 vice d so it won't go into OD. Do I need to do that with the tow feature on the tranny? Does it disable the OD feature r does it just firm up the shifts? Ed-u-ma-kate me folks. Thanks __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#2
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: Towing Question the tow haul button does change the shift points, and keep it out of OD from what i understand.

06-04-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
Scooterr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 12	Re: Towing Question I tow with mine all the time, you can put it in "D" and it wont go into OD. It will firm the shifts and hold out first for a good while. __________________ smoke:2001 Silverado 1500 HD tranny cooler 285-75-16 E range Hankook M/T's, Helper springs, Trailerbrakes, Toolbox(with every tool ya need), Mudflaps, etc.. Its the farms mobile work shop:

06-04-2011, 02:52 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Towing Question It holds the shifts longer and increases the line pressure. It also won't let the trans shift into OD until I think 60mph. I'm surprised the 4.3L has this feature on a fullsize. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 06-04-2011 at 02:54 PM.



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