How do I know if I have to down-shift going uphill?
Sorry if the question is dumb. I have a poker run on Saturday and there is a fairly steep valley on the route. I "threw a rod" on this hill 2 or 3 years ago, and I think maybe the engine was lugging up the hill. So would someone please explain to me how and when down-shifting is done going uphill. Do I just shift into second if the RPMs drop too low and then take it slow?
Thanks. I don't want to wreck another engine. The other engine was low on oil, so of course that didn't help. This time I'm going to stop at the bottom of the valley and check the oil.
The truck is a '52 with a 216 and a 4:11 rear. The tires are 215/85/16.
