New member, recently purchased a 2018 ram 1500 express. I’m still getting used to the 8 speed transmission in it.

[Lb29]

Hey guys I recently bought a 2018 Ram 1500 express, with the 5.7 hemi, with the 8 speed transmission. Still getting used to it is it normal for these trucks, going down hill to rev up to 3 grand on the rpm’s before it shifts without pressing throttle on it, only does it on steep hills ?

 

[Curt Gobbell]

My 2014 w/8 speed does not do that.

 

[emjohn4]

Its normal...

Should 8HP70 automatically downshift on downhills?

Question after reading the tow/haul thread elsewhere in this forum. During normal driving with no cruise engaged and tow/haul not engaged, should the 8HP70 be downshifting on its own any time I hit a downhill and let off the gas? My Dak with 4.7 and auto never did this, and it was a plus for...

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[Papa Red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[zogg]

Yep. My 2019 classic does the same thing. It’s designed to eliminate a “run away” vehicle. I don’t like it either

 

[ramffml]

It's engine braking, it's a good thing (doubly so while towing) as it extends the life of your pads and there is no downside.

 

[EdGs]

My 2015 1500 SLT QC 5.7L 2WD 8-SPD does this as well. Not a problem for me.

 

[Joe w.]

Welcome

 

[Harley Harrold]