Eco boost and downshifting for grades
Will the Eco boost being a 6 cyl vs a V8 have any impact on using the tranny to control our descent down steep grades?
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It works fine, nothing to worry about. I've towed my 6500 tt down some pretty good grades, both interstate speed and back-roads slow and steep, and didn't need the brakes anymore than with other TVs. For example, coming down the Mirror Lake hwy here in Utah, from 10,600 ft to 6000 ft on steep winding roads w/ up to 10% grade. So comparable to most anything you'd find in Colorado or Wyoming -- I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere.
You just can't be afraid to let 'er rev a little bit! It won't provide much braking under 3500 rpms or so.
You just can't be afraid to let 'er rev a little bit! It won't provide much braking under 3500 rpms or so.
