Towing up grades with "M" and 1 gears
So I have several coaches, but this will be my first attempt pulling a TT up a steeper mountain grade. I'm towing with a 1 ton Chevy express 3500. I'm a bit "confused" on just how to use this tra...
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noteven wrote:afidel wrote:morley wrote:
This might be a dumb question so excuse me if it is. My 2009 Chevy Duramax with Allison has the engine brake for descending down steep hills (not a Jake brake), it works well and I use it all the time when descending. Now my dumb question and I ask myself this every time the engine brake is required and comes on.
Is more fuel used during this downhill braking scenario???
No, by definition engine braking is running the cylinders without fuel so you're using less fuel than letting the engine idle and using the friction brakes.
Correct. When a diesel is in “deceleration” (foot off throttle above idle speed) mode zero fuel is injected.
Thanks guys now I know the answer, much appreciated.
