Downshift or exhaust brake?
I was just thinking after reading a post about gas vs diesel trucks where somebody mentioned they liked diesel because of the exhaust brake. I've never had a diesel, always gas. If I come up to a long...
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Gulfcoast wrote:
What brand do you have? Mine won't do that, it will slow the rig down enough on a 7% grade to keep from hitting the brakes but that's it. I have an auto trans.
Gulfcoast, With your auto transmission, what gear are you decending the grades in? An exhaust brake needs engine rpm to produce better braking. With my Cummins, I use whatever gear I need to control my speed, while turning 2700 to 3000 rpm (for maximum braking). I understand that with the GM’s and Ford’s V-8 diesels, they require higher rpms. Just what I’ve heard.....never had one!
