2004 Dodge Ram Using TOW/HAUL Button

2004 DODGE RAM
93,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FPARTON
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I have found that my truck gets better gas mileage when I put it in Tow/Haul mode by pressing the button on the shifter. Is this bad for my transmission to run it in this mode continuously? If so is there something I can do or add to allow the truck to shift more efficiently?
Mar 30, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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BILLYMAC
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hi no won,t hurt it at all.strange though it should get better mileage when not in tow mode.
Mar 30, 2009 at 9:31 AM
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