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Old 04-05-2018
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Originally Posted by Turismo07 View Post
You are correct, always tow in the gear that is direct drive 1:1. As soon as you go into an over drive ratio you stress the trans too much. Just turn your overdrive button off and you trans will only use 1st to 6th.
For any modern car that's a bit of an old wives tale, best to check the user guide.

WK2 Grand Cherokee 8 speed for example are best left in drive.
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