engine brake while towing?
OK, so just getting a feel for towing my 5er with the 2013 Ram Cummins. When tow enabled (heavy tow used with appropriate tire pressure) and engine brake on, going downhill after taking foot off gas ...
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wilber1 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:coolbreeze01 wrote:
Actually, the shifts aren't firmer up-shifting in TH
Actually yes they are.
Only because RPM is higher and more throttle is being used when the shift occurs. If more torque is being applied to the clutches when the shift occurs, of course the shifts will feel firmer. Any automatic transmission will do that.
Okay, and what do you think the transmission does to allow the clutches to be able to quickly and firmly attach to each other with the added torque to keep them from slipping? If transmissions did not have enough line pressure then the clutches would just slip and slowly catch which causes heat and clutch wear.
Think of it like a manual transmission and clutch. If you slowly let in the clutch to attach to the flywheel allowing it to slip then you will get a smooth shift no matter the rpm or engine power. If you "pop" the clutch then it will quickly grab making the shift more firm no matter what engine speed or power. In a manual transmission, you are basically the shift/line pressure regulator. How smooth or firm a shift is depends on your left foot.
