Risk of down-shifting?
I have a 2004 Coachmen Sportscoach with a 330hp CAT, and 6-speed Allison transmission. Here is my question. Do I risk damaging my transmission if I down-shift in order to slowdown or to save on my bra...
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Paul1944 wrote:
Do I risk damaging my transmission if I down-shift in order to slowdown or to save on my brakes when going down a long and/or steep grade?
Absolutely no problem......IF you anticipate the downhill and down shift BEFORE your speed gets out of control, like at the crest of the hill right after the grade warning sign.
And that applies equally no matter what engine and transmission you have.
The truckers rule of thumb is:
Whatever gear you had to use to pull UP the hill, is the same one you should use going down the other side.
