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    High or low when you tow?

    Subaru Subaru Advice Subaru Outback Subaru Outback Advice Subaru Outback 2006
    IN THE past it was suggested that when towing you should always use a lower gear to avoid premature failure of the car's gearbox. But it now seems it's considered better to use a higher gear. My outfit consists of an H6 Subaru Outback towing a Jayco camper trailer with a loaded weight of about 1000kg. What is your view?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    20 April 2006
    Carsguide.com.au

    SUBARU technical expert Derek Ashby says that, for cars with automatic transmission, Subaru recommends towing with the transmission in D range. In this range, the TCU can best control the transmission oil temperature through control of the torque converter lock-up clutch to protect the transmission against overheating.

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