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Old 08-01-2005, 08:32 PM   #1
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ECT PWR switch

I read the owners manual about the ECT PWR switch and wondered in what circumstance would this be usefull in?
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Old 08-02-2005, 12:47 AM   #2
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Re: ECT PWR switch

When you are driving in hilly country and the engine is searching for the correct gear on uphill grades. The ECT Power setting will switch the shift points and may keep this from happening.
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Re: ECT PWR switch

When you are driving in hilly country or towing and the engine is searching for the correct gear on uphill grades. The ECT Power setting will switch the shift points and may keep this from happening.
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Old 08-02-2005, 05:48 AM   #4
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Ah, okay thanks
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Old 08-06-2005, 02:33 PM   #5
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I use it driving in the mountains so that I have more speed when the truck shifts to the next gear and helps to prevent it from bogging down.
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