Technically this transmission is a six speed but it chooses the second gear based on the tow/haul setting. Does it shift through six gears, no; does it have six forward gears, yes.

 

ran jr. - say what?? Please explain yourself on that. How does my 5 speed have 6 forward gears? thanks, ed

 

I thought they were gonna go to that 8 speed in 2012?

 

It has 2 2nd gears, one for accelerating from a stop, 1.67 to 1, the other (prime 2nd) for downshifting. 1.5 to 1. In drive it will start in 1st, 3 to 1, then 1.67 2nd gear, then 1 to 1 third, on to .75 4th gear and .67 5th. Shift it manual, or tow haul, it will go 1st, 2nd, 2nd prime, 3rd, and 4th.

 

1, 2, 2P, 3, 4, 5 = 6 Speeds

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