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Old 12-18-2005, 02:51 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Another point I'd like to make, I never drive any of my vehicles in 4th around town. At speeds less than 50mph I do not see the need for the direct or OD gear (dependant on the vehicle).

Also there's less wear on the trans.
I agree. I leave the SDL in 3 around town. High gear is just too tall and the engine is running too slow.

It might be a diesel, but it definitely doesn't like 1300 rpm.

I don't believe wear is affected one way or the other.
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