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: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
So with the exhaust brake on you felt it slow down and without it on it didn't slow down much. Ya..... I guess that means a lot. Good experiment!
