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    Nissan Patrol 2008: Towing in overdrive?

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    I own a 2008 Nissan Patrol with a 3.0-litre common-rail turbodiesel automatic with an allowable towing capacity of 2.5-tonne, which I use to tow a 21-foot caravan with gross weight about 2.5 tonnes. I get all sorts of mixed messages from my Nissan dealer and many other Nissan owners about whether it is wise to tow the caravan in overdrive or not. Many say you should never tow this weight in overdrive and to always disengage overdrive at the start of the journey, while others say it is ok. What are your thoughts?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    3 April 2015
    Graham Smith

    Towing in overdrive really loads up the transmission, so you have to think about how you use it. Generally it is ok to engage overdrive on flat terrain, where the load is not as high, but it's important to disengage it when facing hills. The key is to always be in the correct gear for the situation, rather than leave it in overdrive and forget about it.

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