rescue1
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 01-2009
TOTAL POSTS: 1384
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Re: Best engine with auto transmission for towing
I'm biased but the diesel would be better in my opinion but why not go one better and get a Navara (I have both)
--- Alan & Phillipa
2008 X-Trail TL White Diamond
Plumpton NSW
Our Mods
X-1112 (C)
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29/Mar/2010, 6:40 pm
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JugglingOgre
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 02-2009
Location: Hamilton, VIC
TOTAL POSTS: 77
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Re: Best engine with auto transmission for towing
I wouldn't be towing a 2 tonne trailer behind an X. The auto is only rated to 1600kg and the manual to 2000kg with proviso's.
2000kg's is the absolute maximum for the manual deisel though it could pull more.
The Pathy would in fact be the best option for your needs as much as I hate to push a different 4by.
Cheers
Pete
--- Pete & Jo
Hamilton VIC
X-1147(c)
2009 T31 TS Manual, Platinum, Windows Tint, Blue Tooth, Tow Bar, Roof Bars, Cargo Barrier, Floor Mats, Dual Battery, Bash Plates.
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21/Apr/2010, 4:54 pm
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BarneyB
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 11-2008
Location: Blakeview, Adelaide SA
TOTAL POSTS: 183
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Re: Best engine with auto transmission for towing
Try it in auto, you may be surprised with the fuel economy, in manual mode the full range of gearing is not available. About the only time I use manual is on downhill runs.
--- Regards,
Barney X1047 (c)
2008 ST31, CVT, Flint, Towbar, Cargo mat, Headlight protectors, Dashmat, LED kick steps. Bonnet protector
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24/Jan/2012, 7:50 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re:
Guys it's not a good idea to tow heavy loads using auto in auto transmissions.
You should always use manual mode and never tow in top gear unless the road and terrain are flat, (freeway).
Towing in top gear will deteriorate the auto trans and cause premature failure.
Fuel economy is not everything.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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25/Jan/2012, 5:08 am
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Re:
Your right, but the CVT is an auto style tranny which means it changes gear by itself.
I still wouldn't trust it, especially with the dramas going on with them ATM.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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25/Jan/2012, 9:32 am
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