Swampmule
Junior Member
I am towing a few zero turns (under 5k) with my 2018 2500 6.4 hemi. My question is can I use the +/- to keep it out of 6th and not use the tow haul with out burning anything up. I noticed in the book that 6th does have a torque converter and the 5th and 6th was considered overdrive. I much prefer the way it shifts when not in tow mode and my gas mileage is about 3 more MPG. But it's not worth it if 5th has some kind of torque converter that can burn up like the old trucks. From what I can tell 5th is as high as it shifts in tow mode anyway. I could just set the shifter to 5th so it doesn't go into 6th. I was kind of hoping some one on here would KNOW how the transmission on my particular truck works. I also noticed in the owners manual that 4th is direct drive which I could use for my local towing (under 55mph) if 5th is not a good idea. Once again as long as that doesn't put unnecessary stress anything.
Like I said the tow haul seams like over kill for where I'm located and for what I'm towing. But my Grandad did burn up his 89 Dakota from not turning off over drive back in the day. I know alot has changed over the years. I just don't want to make the same stupid mistake. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.
Like I said the tow haul seams like over kill for where I'm located and for what I'm towing. But my Grandad did burn up his 89 Dakota from not turning off over drive back in the day. I know alot has changed over the years. I just don't want to make the same stupid mistake. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.