O/D engine breaking
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O/D engine breaking
When you turn the overdrive off when you engine break does this cause any kind of unnecessary or increased wear on your engine?
I know it consumes more gas but it this typically something I should try to avoid or does it not matter?
I know it consumes more gas but it this typically something I should try to avoid or does it not matter?
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Engine braking is perfectly fine, I do it all the time and the engines are designed to do it. I don't think it decreases gas mileage because I don't think the engine injects much, if any, gas. Not too sure about that though.
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Steve,
I had heard, (ages ago), that excessive engine breaking draws oil through the piston rings contributing to premature sealing problems. Has anyone heard of this?
I had heard, (ages ago), that excessive engine breaking draws oil through the piston rings contributing to premature sealing problems. Has anyone heard of this?
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Re: O/D Engine Breaking
Originally posted by Cebby
Steve,
I had heard, (ages ago), that excessive engine breaking draws oil through the piston rings contributing to premature sealing problems. Has anyone heard of this?
Steve,
I had heard, (ages ago), that excessive engine breaking draws oil through the piston rings contributing to premature sealing problems. Has anyone heard of this?
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After reading some posts here, I have started to use it. I was told it does not hurt at all. It is just like downshifting, that is it. I use it mainly when I have to stop suddenly and also when there is a cop and sudden breaking will alarm them and draw attention to myself. I don't think it hurts at all. But I don't do it often. I mean saving myself from another $120 ticket is worth it! LOL... :fireman:
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I had heard that EXCESSIVE engine breaking would cause some problems. I don't know how to define excessive, other than engine breaking at 5000+ RPM for extended periods. Am I the only one who's heard this? Maybe someone was feeding me a line a of BS...
Personally, I flip the OD switch off on long downhills (always under 60 mph) to help disperse the wear and tear on my brakes.
I didn't mean to alarm anyone. :pat:
Personally, I flip the OD switch off on long downhills (always under 60 mph) to help disperse the wear and tear on my brakes.
I didn't mean to alarm anyone. :pat:
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