Determining hitch rating

**tackleberry** · 04-21-2012, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by happyscraper

HeyTackle I used to have an 03 chevy s10 4 cylinder used to tow a trailor and pull about 1500-1800 lbs ended up blowing out tthe rear main seal. I don't know if it was pulling to much weight or what. But that was a nice little truck.

Hey happy, mine has the 4.3L V6. In many respects I like my truck but it has caused me a few headaches. Fuel consumption is in the toilet too. I'm looking forward to being able to buy something newer and bigger, but with my current financial situation that doesn't seem to be anytime to soon.

I won't be using it to tow on a regular basis just the occasional run when I have an extra large pickup.

**bejak** · 04-22-2012, 05:05 AM

Originally Posted by tackleberry

I won't be using it to tow on a regular basis just the occasional run when I have an extra large pickup.

If an auto trans don't tow with shifter in OD. You may lose some gas mileage, but it will help keep the transmission cooler and last longer when towing.