>
> Jeff Pierce wrote:
>
> > Since this thread won't die can I ask a question? My 92 V8 is the
> > first automatic I've owned and there are times compression is needed.
> >
> > Onion Valley is a favorite hiking sport 8000 ft gain in 10 mi.
> > Comming
> > down I use 2nd gear or even 1st gear on the auto to allow the engine
> > to
> > do some of the breaking. The transmission gets HOT very HOT. With no
> >
> > trailer behind it cannot really break its own weight over that
> > distance.
> >
> > I'd definately prefer the manual on those trips!
> >
> > Jeff
>
> Excellent point that's often overlooked.
>
>
As I've said before, if you buy with the heavy duty package, it has a
trans oil cooler, and you don't have any overheating problem.
Bruce
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