Does your auto not go into last gear when cold?

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Feb 13, 2008 | 09:20 AM

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canadiandiesel

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From: Lacombe, Alberta

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Originally Posted by Chester T.

So if i understand this correctly, i should be running around town in 3 or 4 gear in my automatic. I am really new at this game .On highway just put into drive.
I have a new 2007 6.7 Dodge Ram.
Just trying to get a good understanding.
Thanks

I have been keeping the truck in 4th or 5th unless on the highway, even at 60km/hr the truck tries to go into 6th and realy seems to lug along. lower speeds and higher rpms = lower egts too.

Feb 13, 2008 | 08:12 PM

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Chester T.

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From: Grande Cache Alberta

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Originally Posted by canadiandiesel

I have been keeping the truck in 4th or 5th unless on the highway, even at 60km/hr the truck tries to go into 6th and realy seems to lug along. lower speeds and higher rpms = lower egts too.

Thank you. I will try that.