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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Me Again wrote:
Well this morning on the way to the RC field I tried and tried to see boost on the exhaust brake.
Finally I hit a down hill exit ramp at 70 MPH in 4th gear and saw boost come up the the claimed 5-7 PSI range for a second or two. Braking did not change when this happen. We will not be towing until May 1st. Chris
So today I hit the same exit ramp at 70 MPH in 4th gear in TH and exhaust brake off. Result, the truck with no trailer did not slow down very much!!! Which I already knew would occur. I can just imagine what it would be like with 16K of 5th wheel behind me. Chris
