Be careful not to make it 'slam' into gear. If you're neutral coasting with an automatic, make sure you put it back into gear easily. Expecially if you're hauling a trailer.
A grill cover may cause some increase in temp, but I'm sure the factory system should be able to handle it. My advice, do it. Besides, it's mid January winter. You shouldn't have any issue's until the outside temp reaches 90's or over. Then, keep an eye on the gauge.
The reason you're seeing more coast / glide time with the trailer is the additional weight. Let's see if I get this right. Newton's law of motion states that an object in motion will remain in motion at the same volocity unless acted upon by an unbalenced force. The momentum of both truck and trailer continue farther because it's able to overcome the wind and rolling resistance with the added weight. This is obviously not to say you'll get better gas mileage with the trailer.
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Originally Posted by morpheous71
Don't get me wrong, I read alot of the posts, I just don't have the time or maybe the answers are not out there to research further, so I decided I'd post a few questions.
1. I'm doing alot of neutral, engine running coasting with an automatic, is this or could it screw my tranny or something else. Overheating? or Wear/Tear on the constant switching. It's becoming an addiction so I thought I better find out from the pros.
2. I think I'm getting further coasts with my new muffler on and also when I'm hooked up to the trailer, is this possible and why? If so how can I milk it for more coasting travel distance?
3. Is there issues with covering up your grilles and tranny oil temp's, do you guys have transtemp guages, are they recommended and how do you install them. That's a few questions, but I think I would like to keep my eye on the temp while I'm driving in this new style.
Thanks in advance.
Morph
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