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mkguitar
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Aug 22, 2015

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 ...
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Winnebago_Bob
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Aug 23, 2015
Diesels without a decent exhaust brake offer little in the for of engine braking.

WITH an exhaust brake they make gas engines look silly.

While not a Class B - my Dodge Cummins with exhaust brake and tow haul mode makes moving our 21,000 pound load almost brainless.

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