LC100 Auto, 4speed v 5speed
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 20:38
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David Jje
Hi,
I keep reading on this
forum and others that when choosing, make sure you
get the 5 speed box because it is better. I continually read the 5 speed is
smoother. Is this the only benefit?. Does the extra gear make alot of
difference?. I have the 4 speed and have towed a 2800kg van for 40000kms
and now tow a 2900kg van. When not vanning I am towing a tandem box
trailer daily that is anywhere from 1 tonne to 2 tonne depending on the day
and i hae done that for about 50000kms. The 4 speed although can seem
harsh sometimes, has never let me down. My thinking is, it must be a good
strong box. I would recommend the 4 speed to anyone. I have not driven the
5speed. It seems alot of people make this judgement without ever driving
either. Can someone please clarify the differences please and the benefits of a
5 speed over a 4speed if any?.
cheers David
Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 14:50
Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 14:50
Hi David,
I also have the 4 speed auto albeit in an 80 series 1HD FT.
There are often occasions when I feel another gear would be just that little bit better as far as gear selection/road speed goes. This is why I recommend anyone buying, who has the choice, go for the 5 speed auto which was only available in the 100 series from mid to late 2002 onwards and is available in most models of 100 series except the base models as far as I know.
As I said in another response about a week ago the more gears the better for towing. That is why most trucks have so many gears.
From all that I have read and heard both the 4 speed auto and the 5 speed auto are strong boxes. I have heard nothing negative about either unlike the manuals fitted to some landcruisers that have had some failures.
Cheers, Bruce.
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Follow Up By: David Jje - Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 21:26
Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 21:26
Hi Bruce,
That is interesting. I have never felt like I needed an extra gear, just driven
the car with what it's got and not thought otherwise. Maybe if i had the 5
speed first i may have noticed the need for the extra gear. ??.
cheers David
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 18:40
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2011 at 18:40
Hi David,
Just sometimes I feel the need for an extra gear. But then as some of the mechanics have said we drive by the
seat of our pants, and every other sensory device we have. It's just that some times the revs are a little high in one gear and a little too low in another. More gears are definitely the answer otherwise they would not put so many in a formula one race car nor would they put so many in a truck. It is all about keeping the engine on the sweet spot. Which is were they perform their best work without being flogged.
Cheers, Bruce.
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