Can anyone explain why a truck with a manual transmission has a lower towing rating than the same truck with an automatic even though they have identical engines? That seems counter-intuitive to me because the manual is a direct mechanical connection between the engine and drive train. Is it because the auto haws a cooler?
Towing ratings of autos vs. manuals?
Oct 14, 2004
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Let me start by saying that I do not KNOW the answer for sure. But I would speculate that the main reason is that it is easier to burn out a clutch plate than it is to break a torque converter.
Automatics have torque convertors.
no it's because of the added torque multiplication of the torque convertor. hth, Bret
It's because lots of people don't know how to drive a stick shift and they have the warranty the truck. Some Diesels like the GM Duramax have lower torque ratings for a stick shift because the transmission can't handle the engine.
Al
Al
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