For those on the 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton bubble...
After upgrading from a half ton at the beginning of summer, we just got back from our first long trip involving steep hills with our new 3/4 ton. Just wanted to pass on our experiences. If you're tryi...
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Desert Captain wrote:bigorange wrote:Desert Captain wrote:
They all have it... it is called "Tow Haul" and properly using it gives you all of the engine braking you could ever ask for. Your transmission runs cooler and the entire drivetrain is far more efficient. If you are not using tow haul anytime you are towing or running heavily loaded you should be.
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I hate the shift points on my truck’s tow/haul...never use it, but I have the diesel engine brake which I do use and I really like.
I am talking gassers here not sure about the transmission on a diesel but when using tow haul you lower your trans fluid temps by as much as 12 to 20 degrees depending on the road conditions. As far as never using tow haul do whatever floats your boat but the engineers that built that truck probably know more than most of us.
Under heavy loads or while towing the tow haul shift points will be far more efficient. Also, and it is a minor point, but there are lots of places where your diesel's engine brakes use is prohibited, no such restrictions with a gasser.
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Sorry NOT true. Light duty diesel trucks have exhaust brakes not engine brakes. Not applicable to those posted signs.
