Automatics?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jbrow327, Oct 1, 2019.

  1. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    Mine is a 99, but I can start in any gear I pick, and it shifts as fast as you mash the go pedal, now going from forward to reverse is slower that a manual, but not once you are in gear and starting down the road.
     
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  3. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    I think this one is just messed up then. Lol.

    It’s fine it’s not my truck and it’s next in line to get sent up the river...
     
  4. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    May be or it may be working as it should, I only have any experience with mine. I will say I bought it in Indiana and drove it bobtail back to New Mexico. I was cussing myself before I got back with it, but once I hooked a load on to it and made a round and learned how to drive it my mind changed. Will I ever buy another one, I doubt it seriously, but they do have their place.

    Yours may need some computer programming, I know they can change shift points and such with them.
     
  5. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    This is why I told the boss I would quit if he ever put me in a truck with an automatic braking system... We run through WY every week all year round.
     
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  6. BackwoodsGA

    BackwoodsGA Road Train Member

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    Abs is murder.I quit P&S due to this.
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    How?

    You’re opposed to being able to hold your current gear?
     
  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Just cover the radar dome with snow. That will disable it. ;)
     
  9. Jenn72

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    I have a 2020 Freightliner and I hate it. My Volvo was a lot better.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    Yeah, the Freightliner I drove was a nightmare, but the Volvo was a dream.
     
  11. Jenn72

    Jenn72 Medium Load Member

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    Yes, when my company called and said I was getting a new truck (last month) I asked if I could keep my Volvo. Unfortunately it was going to auction, so no go.
     
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