Engine as brakes down a mountain
Our first trip is to Loft mountain, VA,3 adults 2 grandparents, 4 teenagers, and stuff. 27 ' ford conquest by gyulfstream advise is to keep in I low all the way down, use engine as breaks. does that...
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Absolutely use engine braking when needed. It won't ruin your engine and it will keep your brakes from overheating. Second gear or even first can be used if it's steep. As mentioned already, watch the rpm's to avoid redline.
