At 02:34 PM 10/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>>
>> 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
>
>
Jeff:
Try shifting the transfer case into low range for additional engine
braking... on my '97 V8 it holds back just fine on a steep decline. Also
have the heavy duty package and trans cooler ... no overheating problems at
all.
Rob Agnew
ragnew@islandnet.com
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
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