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[acadianbob]

It's amazing what you can learn about your vehicle reading through an owners manual !!!!

[techntrek]

Originally Posted by rockfordroo

I always seem to get dumped on when I suggest people should take a couple of hours and read their owner manuals; who knows what else is in there that they don't know (but SHOULD)?

Well, I'll dump on your parade, too. I'm one of those people that DOES read the manuals cover to cover. That's how I knew that tow/haul (or turning on the headlights) is supposed to increase the alternator voltage, but I've never seen anything above normal. But the increase on the turn signal flash I either missed or just forgot...

[acadianbob]

I'm sure each brand is different, but I never knew about increasing line pressure to firm up the shifts and help preserve the clutch packs. Interesting . . .

[rockfordroo]

You can also download most every owners manual these days and do a quick word search, even if you refuse to read the manual (or you've forgotten what's in it).

Personally, I'd feel pretty inadequate if I asked a question only to find out that it was in the manual all the time. (Which does happen sometimes, as I can forget what's in the manual or can't find it again. But I try to go look first.)

[techntrek]

Yup, the electronic version is the one I read. I have a subdirectory full of manuals for my generators, campers (appliances), and cars/truck.

[techntrek]

Originally Posted by acadianbob

I'm sure each brand is different, but I never knew about increasing line pressure to firm up the shifts and help preserve the clutch packs. Interesting . . .

I believe they all do that. I thought it was interesting too.