Bruce Aaron Hefner 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
Earth to Bruce..Earth to Bruce reread the post. When you have a
standard, it is easy to gear down and use the engine to slow you and
your cargo down instead of the brakes.
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