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Old 10-23-2009, 05:33 PM   #7
locab36
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Re: so my truck caught on fire

I know that towing in Overdrive will overheat a 700R4 and make it puke fluid and catch fire. Saw a couple of those. The only other reason for a tranny to overheat would be brake drag or radiator/pump problems. How often did you use your E-brake? Up here in Michigan you don't want to use the E-brake unless its used regularly due to cable sticking leaving the brake still engaged. Most manual trans will be fine but autos I don't use them. Of course I would attempt to use in an actual emergency.

John
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