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Old 01-23-2013, 05:49 PM
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Default Strange issue when down shifting

So a few weeks ago I noticed that when I down shift to help slow the truck down, I dont feel much if any resistance. In fact it feels like it would lunge once and a while. Some times 2nd gear slowing down feels fine. I tried pushing in the clutch when it happens and the RPMs fall as they should. The truck starts vary quickly no matter how long it sits and I dont have any fuel leaks.

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Old 01-23-2013, 07:17 PM
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Low compression?
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:41 PM
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All of the sudden? The truck starts quickly, doesn't fume from the oil fill tube, and doesnt puke oil from the drain
 

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Old 01-23-2013, 09:02 PM
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Maybe clutch slip
 
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Old 01-23-2013, 09:48 PM
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RPM to speed seems normal, clutch is only a year old also
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 12:07 AM
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How big of tires? also a clutch would slip under hard acdeleration before holding it back. especially while the truck is empty.

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Do u have an exhaust brake by any chance?
 

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Old 01-24-2013, 08:30 AM
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225/70r19.5
No exhaust brake
 
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