97 ram doesn't maintain speed in overdrive
joebwhntr
03-05-2009, 10:57 PM
I just bought a 97 dodge ram 1500 4x4 with a 5.2 eng.
It runs great , but in ovrdrive at @ 60-65 mph it starts losing speed and is constantly kicking down to keep up.
When i use the overdive off button it does fine, but kills me in gas milage and i'm worried about hurting the transmition.
The truck does have a lift and 37" tires wich i know doesn't help, but does anyone have any suggestions on getting more sustainable power/tourqe/gas milage without hurting the trans?
It runs great , but in ovrdrive at @ 60-65 mph it starts losing speed and is constantly kicking down to keep up.
When i use the overdive off button it does fine, but kills me in gas milage and i'm worried about hurting the transmition.
The truck does have a lift and 37" tires wich i know doesn't help, but does anyone have any suggestions on getting more sustainable power/tourqe/gas milage without hurting the trans?
angus10
03-06-2009, 05:03 PM
Change the gears, you probably have 3:55's. With 37 inch tires you need at least 4:56's.
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