Towing in Overdrive?

[Mikes91]

With the automatic transmission in the 2005-2006 trucks, can one pull in overdrive? I do it with my old Ford, but only because the transmission was specifically built to handle it. A stock automatic from a truck of this era is not intended to pull in OD... just want to know what the owner's manual says on the new Dodge diesels.

Thanks,

Mike

 

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From the owners manual...

Towing with an automatic transmission

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may shift into and out of overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in a hilly area, when heavily loaded, or when towing into heavy winds....

When this condision occurs, press the TOW/HAUL button or shift into a lower gear to prvent excessive transmission wear and/or overheating, and to provide better engine breaking.

NOTE: do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting:

5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM.

 

[div7racer]

Even in the tow/haul mode,my 2005 will go into od. If I accelerate or get to a hill it will shift back to 3rd.

 

[MegaCab]

 

[BMF]

I towed my camper in OD with '01 dodge on flat ground but kept it in D if there where any hills around. No problems

 

[holtzer1]

Even in the tow/haul mode,my 2005 will go into od. If I accelerate or get to a hill it will shift back to 3rd.

the tow mode doesnt lock out o/d, it just moves the shift points to a higher rpm range to lessen the chance of shifting alot,which leads to heat, which leads to trans failure...then again..its an auto,...behind a cummins..theyve never been good trands choices. my suggestion, if you tow in an area where the trans shifts alot in and out of o/d, hit the tow mode and let it eat...or get a 6sp, like anyone who intends on towing more than a lawn mower should do

 

[rvndave]

My suggestion is to purchase the manual transmission. You will no longer have to be worried about tranny temps, shifting, or failures.

 

[Mikes91]

Thanks guys... I appreciate your advice.

I think the manual is best for our true needs... and we'll just have to deal with being slow from stoplight to stoplight. Grrrr.........

 

[argve]

Slow from stop lights

A stick is not slow from stop lights yes it takes a second longer for the shifts but trust me they are still quick

 

[Mikes91]

Slow from stop lights

A stick is not slow from stop lights yes it takes a second longer for the shifts but trust me they are still quick

Guess ya just gotta know how to drive...