MikeJP
Junior Member
Hello -
I have a 2013 2500 5.7L Tradesman, 95,000 miles. I keep it well maintained and it runs great.
I do an amount of towing my car hauler, which is within the specified weight limits of the truck's capacity.
With the mileage noted, is it OK to run it wide-open throttle (WOT) as needed (entering highway, steep grades, leaving from stop sign, passing lane) when towing? Or is the mileage too high to be pushing it that hard? I understand the engine management system is designed to protect the engine, and she shifts at exactly 5500 rpm when I'm winding it out. I believe running WOT as I described is just asking the motor to do what it is designed for.
I'm hoping to hear from folks who have experience with engine longevity in a towing scenario.
Thank you.
I have a 2013 2500 5.7L Tradesman, 95,000 miles. I keep it well maintained and it runs great.
I do an amount of towing my car hauler, which is within the specified weight limits of the truck's capacity.
With the mileage noted, is it OK to run it wide-open throttle (WOT) as needed (entering highway, steep grades, leaving from stop sign, passing lane) when towing? Or is the mileage too high to be pushing it that hard? I understand the engine management system is designed to protect the engine, and she shifts at exactly 5500 rpm when I'm winding it out. I believe running WOT as I described is just asking the motor to do what it is designed for.
I'm hoping to hear from folks who have experience with engine longevity in a towing scenario.
Thank you.