is running exhaust brake all the time ok?
In my new F350 with the 6.7 I like to run the exhaust brake even when not towing. I find it helps in stop and go traffic and requires me to use less brakes. But is it OK to run it all the time? I mean...
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blofgren wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:blofgren wrote:cummins2014 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Don't think the above applies to the RAM. Anyone know for a fact?
I sure haven't heard anything about brakes being applied along with the exhaust brake on the Rams .
Me neither. And I pretty much guarantee it doesn’t happen with my G56 manual! :B. I think the guys in the other brands don’t really realize how well the Cummins EB works.
When towing HEAVY as I do it’s smart to understand the benefits of manually selecting the proper gear along with using cruise control.
Anyone thinking they can hit auto EB and control 36k down a long 6% grade will have a rude awakening.
Absolutely; being in the right gear is key with the manual trans too.
So true! I select mine to has close to 3k as I can when descending those long steep grades. Simply a pleasure to feel total control instead of white knuckle!!!
Basically I am treating my auto as a manual trans. Select gear, set Cruise and use the up/down to control speed.
