Engine/transmission braking in gas engines
I'm looking to buy my first class A. I have good TT experience. My budget is early/mid 2000 age. My dilemma-What engine/trani combo to buy for braking? Fords tow/haul sounds good but when did it sta...
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Engine braking works with any gas engine and automatic (or manual transmission, not a RV option). Options like Ford's tow-haul and Allison's grade retard automate the process a little, but you still need to understand what you are doing, e.g. engine braking is proportional to RPM and works only with throttle closed.
Everything I have other than the RV is manual transmission, about 1/3 of my braking is by engine. Most modern car automatics will do almost as much, no effort on your part, if you drive reasonably, get off the gas early as possible when there is a stop or slowdown ahead. Hybrid fuel savings depend on the driver learning this.
Everything I have other than the RV is manual transmission, about 1/3 of my braking is by engine. Most modern car automatics will do almost as much, no effort on your part, if you drive reasonably, get off the gas early as possible when there is a stop or slowdown ahead. Hybrid fuel savings depend on the driver learning this.
