exaust brake and downshifting
not really sure how exhaust brake works. when coming down a hill should I have it in tow-haul. and with exhaust brake on, should it auto shift down or should I be doing the shifting. not even sure...
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Grit dog wrote:blofgren wrote:Grit dog wrote:rhagfo wrote:
I just flick the shifter mounted PacBrake switch. If necessary I depress the clutch and drop a gear. :B
Oh, you must be talking the newer fancy diesels. :S
Lol yeah! Truck stays wherever it put it.......
I do like the new fancy transmissions that act almost as good as an Allison though!
And a built in turbo brake woulda saved me $1400.....
Yep, my truck works very similar, except the exhaust brake switch is on the dash. Oh, and the exhaust brake works perfectly in first gear, too! ;)
All bs aside, while I really like towing with my G56 truck, I've run all of the big 3s trucks in auto trans form in the last 20 years and I'd take any of the newer 6 speed autos over the handshakes for all around driving without complaining.
Well said... Plus with an auto you get more HP/torque which is another added bonus.
