Comments on: Driving Your RV on Mountain Roads http://RVTipOfTheDay.com/general-tips/driving-your-rv-on-mountain-roads/ A daily Tip Related to the RVing Lifestyle Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:29:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jerry http://RVTipOfTheDay.com/general-tips/driving-your-rv-on-mountain-roads//comment-page-1#comment-98 Jerry Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:02 +0000 http://RVTipOfTheDay.com/?p=476#comment-98 Just a point of clarification. The engine and transmission do NOT use the same fluid. The engine uses typically 5W30 engine oil and the Chevy transmission requires Dexron IV. The transmission fluid is routed through a cooler which is part of the radiator, so it can contribute to engine overheating if it is being worked hard. In heavy duty towing applications there is usually also an air to oil auxiliary transmission cooler. Usually keeping the engine running at higher than normal RPM will help to more quickly get the temperature back down to a safe range. Yes, the 2500 or 3500 diesel will help out your towing situation. Just a point of clarification. The engine and transmission do NOT use the same fluid.

The engine uses typically 5W30 engine oil and the Chevy transmission requires Dexron IV.

The transmission fluid is routed through a cooler which is part of the radiator, so it can contribute to engine overheating if it is being worked hard. In heavy duty towing applications there is usually also an air to oil auxiliary transmission cooler.

Usually keeping the engine running at higher than normal RPM will help to more quickly get the temperature back down to a safe range.

Yes, the 2500 or 3500 diesel will help out your towing situation.

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