Sprink-Fitter wrote:
wolfe10 wrote:
Leaving on either an exhaust or engine compression brake 100% of the time is a good way to not use my favorite gear-- COASTING.
Particularly in rolling hills, it is much better for MPG to coast down the hill and gain a little speed to attach the next upgrade than to use your brakes going down and then have to go to WOT going up.
Stop and go traffic or technical driving brings on different priorities.
Are you really that cheap that you would actually coast downhill to save gas ?
not cheap at all, just totally practical. On some downhills, coasting is the best gear. Using the jake or compression brake in these scenarios just increases your workload as a driver.
Personally, I just use my brake when needed on downhills when The coach wants to accelerate to above normal or comfortable speeds.
