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ccjk


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has anybody got 2011-12 3.0lt d-max 4 speed auto pulling 20ft van (not offroad) Want to know how the 4 speed auto perform.

Colin



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I pull a 2020 Tare 19'6" with a 2011 Colorado auto and I think it performs very well. The Holden Dealer advised to tow in 3rd but it's revving at 2400+ at an indicated 85Kmh (78/9 on GPS) I tow in top gear and manually change down for up gradients, (2nd gear @ 2500+ up thru Adelaide hills) I think it's a pretty honest vehicle. Have made some mods to help and just put it on Gas over Diesel which should help a lot more.

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Mike.

P.S. Do you have a name???



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ccjk


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Thanks Mike, Much appreciated.

Colin



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mr ed


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We have a 2011 d.max isuzu dual cab 3.0lt auto turbo diesel and we love it...  We tow a 20'6 caravan with no trouble at all.

As my husband has had a few medical issues over the last few years I have been towing.  Never had a problem and even over

taking it has enough power not to worry.  Probably the only thing I find a bit hard is the turning circle (its not good) but other ute

owners have told me most brands are like that.  This is now our only car we find it comfortable, economical and are very happy with it.

regards Fran

 



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We have a 2013 LSU 3.0 litre auto and tow a 28 ft 5th wheeler. No trouble at all and are very happy with it. It has excellent fuel economy of 7km per litre when towing, even with full 250litre of water on board!

Peter



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Thanks Fran

When towing do you lock it in 3rd gear, and what revs are you doing at 90klms , also did you have a auto cooler fitted.

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Colin



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Thanks Peter

Yours is the next model which has a bit more power and also a 5 speed auto. The one im looking at is previous model with 4 speed auto, same motor but in yours they changed the inter cooler etc to get more power.

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Colin



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mr ed


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Hi Colin,

I dont go down to 3rd gear I just use the auto with no trouble - i am towing about 2.5 ton, I usually drive around 85kph and we dont have an extra cooler

the temp never increases always in mid range.  We havnt added anything to it and so far tows great.

regards Fran



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