Diesel Sprinter downshifting to slow question ?
Question for you Guys and Gals with Diesels.
what is the result if you downshift on a grade- how well does the motor compression slow your B ?
I have a chev based b with the 6.0 liter gas and on 6% grades 3rd gear will hold to about 55 MPH, 2nd will hold to about 42
downshifting to control speed keeps my brakes cool should I need them.
Just wondering.
In a previous life, I drove lots of large diesels, but we had exhaust brakes ("jake").
I saw a pretty wacky sprinter driver about set his brakes on fire the other day.
Mike
what is the result if you downshift on a grade- how well does the motor compression slow your B ?
I have a chev based b with the 6.0 liter gas and on 6% grades 3rd gear will hold to about 55 MPH, 2nd will hold to about 42
downshifting to control speed keeps my brakes cool should I need them.
Just wondering.
In a previous life, I drove lots of large diesels, but we had exhaust brakes ("jake").
I saw a pretty wacky sprinter driver about set his brakes on fire the other day.
Mike
