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nac593 · 04-27-2009, 11:15 AM

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.

**leddzepp** · 04-27-2009, 11:18 AM

I do it every day. Daily driven for 4 years, and no problems.

**LockDoc** · 04-27-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nac593

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.

LockDoc

extd56 · 04-27-2009, 11:35 AM

I did that for 12 years on my 89 Chevy truck and never needed a transmission.

So.Cal.Super · 04-27-2009, 11:44 AM

when I moved to San Diego it was the first time I never left a Tranny in O/D. With good old Flat Florida I grew up in the only time you didn't was when towing.

piecesparts · 04-27-2009, 12:21 PM

I run my truck in 3rd in town, due to the stall converter that I have installed. It keeps my RPMs up and the engine functions better with the cam that I am running.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-27-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm with everyone else. I've been doing that with my 700R since '06. If yours is set up correctly (set up like stock) the TC locks in both 3rd and OD. I leave my truck in 3rd until it hits about 50mph.

BossHogg69 · 04-27-2009, 02:32 PM

I had an '89 with a 700R4 and drove it in town in 3rd (basically anything less than 45mph) it kept the trans from 'hunting' between 3rd and OD. In my current '05 GMC I leave it in 3rd as well while in town, and since this trans locks up in 3rd, the rpms are still kept low. never had any problems in either truck.

04-27-2009, 11:15 AM	#1
nac593 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego,ca Posts: 125	is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 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.

04-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I do it every day. Daily driven for 4 years, and no problems. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I did that for 12 years on my 89 Chevy truck and never needed a transmission.

04-27-2009, 11:44 AM	#5
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 when I moved to San Diego it was the first time I never left a Tranny in O/D. With good old Flat Florida I grew up in the only time you didn't was when towing. __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

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piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I run my truck in 3rd in town, due to the stall converter that I have installed. It keeps my RPMs up and the engine functions better with the cam that I am running.

04-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I'm with everyone else. I've been doing that with my 700R since '06. If yours is set up correctly (set up like stock) the TC locks in both 3rd and OD. I leave my truck in 3rd until it hits about 50mph. __________________ 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!

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BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I had an '89 with a 700R4 and drove it in town in 3rd (basically anything less than 45mph) it kept the trans from 'hunting' between 3rd and OD. In my current '05 GMC I leave it in 3rd as well while in town, and since this trans locks up in 3rd, the rpms are still kept low. never had any problems in either truck. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!



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