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Strain on the transmission will show up in heat. It's the heat that 
kills them. So if you have a temp gauge on your transmission then you 
will know when it is safe to drive in OD and when you should not be in 
overdrive. I put a oversized transmission pan on mine (holds about a 
gallon more fulid) and a temp gauge on the tranny.

Most of the newer Diesel trucks (at least Ford and Chevy ) come with a 
temp gauge on the tranny.

Truman

Paulastk@xxxxxxx wrote:

> 1998 Chevy Silverado  V8 extended cab 3/4 T, 2wd, green, 96K miles..14 mpg 
> empty, 12 mpg w/trailer, 10mpg w/ 2 horse b/p trailer and slidein pop-up camper. 
> Usually hauling one horse and about 50 gallons of water. Good truck / runs 
> great.
>
> Another question for everyone, Does anyone drive in overdrive when on the 
> flat and hauling?  MY manual says you can if it doesn't shift to frequently but 
> everyone I talked to says it strains the tranny.  Just wondering if anyone 
> would.  Hey the car company just wants to sell you an new transmission...so why 
> not put that in the manual.
>
> Paula
>
>
>  



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