Hi,
I have a couple of questions...
I've never had a 5 speed auto. So is 5th the overdrive and 1st-4th "normal" gears? Can you select any of the five gears with the shifter, or is there an Overdrive Off button or what?
What does the manual say about towing and transmission gear selection?
My Rodeo has a 4 speed. It does about 2500 RPM at 75 mph in 4th/OD. It doesn't have enough power to pull my boat on the slightest incline at interstate speeds in 4th, and drops to 3rd gear and does about 3500 rpm at 75. That seems kinda high to leave it in 3rd gear all the time, but shifting between 4th and 3rd isn't good either. I have a big tranny cooler installed.
So will the RAV4 drop ONLY to 4th or will it even cruise in 3rd at highway speeds? Is the 5th like a SERIOUS overdrive, such that you could run 4th all day long if pulling a trailer and not hurt anything?
dang wish I had an owner's manual and wish I had the RAV4 to go with it!
Joe
I have a couple of questions...
I've never had a 5 speed auto. So is 5th the overdrive and 1st-4th "normal" gears? Can you select any of the five gears with the shifter, or is there an Overdrive Off button or what?
What does the manual say about towing and transmission gear selection?
My Rodeo has a 4 speed. It does about 2500 RPM at 75 mph in 4th/OD. It doesn't have enough power to pull my boat on the slightest incline at interstate speeds in 4th, and drops to 3rd gear and does about 3500 rpm at 75. That seems kinda high to leave it in 3rd gear all the time, but shifting between 4th and 3rd isn't good either. I have a big tranny cooler installed.
So will the RAV4 drop ONLY to 4th or will it even cruise in 3rd at highway speeds? Is the 5th like a SERIOUS overdrive, such that you could run 4th all day long if pulling a trailer and not hurt anything?
dang wish I had an owner's manual and wish I had the RAV4 to go with it!
Joe