Christian writes:
>One of these little tidbits informed me that I should
>not downshift to use engine braking to assist the brakes, except maybe
>on long downhill runs when the brakes might overheat, because engine
>braking wastes gas.
>
>-Christian Haller
>Acknowledge-To: <CJH@CORNELLA>
I don't know if it wastes gas or not, but, I've always heard that it's
a bad idea to break with the engine due to the excessive wear on the
clutch (to down shift) and the transmission.
Which is cheaper to repair: your clutch (and possibly tranny) or
your breaks?
Yes, if you're on a long down hill where your breaks could overheat,
use the engine. But, for regular traffic, use the breaks.
Later...
Larry Schwarcz
HP Cupertino, CA
lrs@hpda.hp.com
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