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Originally Posted by rmay635703
my Dodge crew cab is abysmal but generally I need to get out of 1st asap
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Originally Posted by GoodOak
I am attributing this to the very low gearing a truck has in 1st and 2nd gear which gives you lots of power but not much efficiency.
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Some trucks (mine for example) are meant to be started in 2nd, except when going up very steep hills or towing/hauling very heavy loads. 1st is really more like "extra low", and 2nd is really 1st.