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Old 05-05-2007, 02:20 PM
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Re: Towing with a 2004 Montana

Yes 463 is right about the computer saving the day: if you overtorque the transmission and heat goes up, there is a temp sensor in the transmission that will eventually cause the computer to drop the TCC clutch as well as the 4th gear. I consider that an annoyance as it means the transmission has been driven past its design values; I prefer running in 3rd (D) as this allows to keep TCC engaged in 3rd, rather than letting computer hunting between 4TCC and 3noTCC. That is simply a preference.
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