Can Patriot Climb Steep Hill w/o Overheating?

JohnnyCash · Jun 14, 2007

I was wondering if the CVT transmission would have a problem overheating when trying to climb a steep hill. Seems like it definitely would with the FD1, but not sure if you have FD2 and can use lower gearing.

tcperconti · Jun 14, 2007

JohnnyCash said:
I was wondering if the CVT transmission would have a problem overheating when trying to climb a steep hill. Seems like it definitely would with the FD1, but not sure if you have FD2 and can use lower gearing.

Nope it doesn't. At least not on the highway. I had no problem climbing extremely steep hills and mountains with the A/C running and maintaining speed. Even though there were numerous warning signs about turning off the A/C to avoid overheating the temperature gauge didn't move a hair.

jucharlie · Jun 15, 2007

For offroading, and climbing steep hills. the CVT2L does not overheat. It comes with a larger radiator. In fact, when offroading, you can hear the fans working overtime to keep the engine cool. No problems with overheating so far!:smiley_thumbs_up:

jmad · Jun 15, 2007

When stoped on a steep hill and then taking your foot off the break has anyone experienced rolling backwards?

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