would you think there is less wear on the tranny? this doesnt seem correct to me.

i think that you are just burning extra fuel and wearing out everything that much quicker. it's a diesel for heavans sake. it loves low rpm.

sorry to sound negative. that is not my intent.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.