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Old 02-21-2008, 09:38 AM
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Default Re: Trans with down hill condition

It's a useful feature when towing in hilly areas where you might end up using your brakes so much they begin to fade.

If I'm not mistaken, tow mode will actually increase the frequency that engine braking will occur.

It isn't harder on the transmission than any other gear shift. Any decent truck's transmission is robust enough to handle engine braking - especially when the truck is unloaded.
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