Engine as brakes down a mountain
Our first trip is to Loft mountain, VA,3 adults 2 grandparents, 4 teenagers, and stuff. 27 ' ford conquest by gyulfstream advise is to keep in I low all the way down, use engine as breaks. does that...
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As a nothing but stick driver for decades I frequently use the M mode on long grades going up & down.
I don't let the engine scream away at 3000 rpm for any length of time. Much prefer to let speed build to 2500 brake to 1500 & repeat as needed giving brake pads a chance to cool.
I don't let the engine scream away at 3000 rpm for any length of time. Much prefer to let speed build to 2500 brake to 1500 & repeat as needed giving brake pads a chance to cool.
