On the work truck we've had forever iv haven't driven yet and have to in the next few weeks. The Transmission has a pattern i havent seen before L 2 R 1 3 And i take that to mean that the L gear is sipmaly a very low geared Gear. Or is it more complicated then that?
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The L is a compound gear. It is geared low to allow a loaded vehicle to move forward or go down a steep hill. Normally, you won't use this gear for around town running around.
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Yep, your right. We always have called it a "granny low" Its a very low gear used only for start off on very steep hill or very heavy payload/towing, or engine braking down a steep grade with a heavy load Just skip the granny low gear all together and start out in norm 1st gear and upshift just like norm to 2 and 3 and down shift like norm. to 2 and 1 The L gear if used will only get you about 5 feet before you need to upshift to 1
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