Greengas
Well-known member
Hi
Looking for some guidance, as always. I have a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 diesel. 4 wheel drive and the short bed with crew cab. It has the standard braking system by that I mean when in the tow/haul mode the engine will automatically down shift to help slow down the truck when going down hill. Well, living here in the Denver area our "hills" are quite steep and now that I am towing a Heartland Landmark I want to make sure that I can keep things "cool" going down hill. I was wondering if anyone has put an exhaust brake on their F350? I've been told that they are not available for my truck yet. I've also been told that if they become available they will work much better than just downshifting.
I'm still real new to all of this big truck stuff although I do understand that an exhaust brake uses back pressure to help slow down the truck. Is that in fact a better way to go? Is there a way to have that on my truck? I'm not sure if I'm even asking the right questions
I appreciate everyone's help, guidance, advice, in advance.
Looking for some guidance, as always. I have a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 diesel. 4 wheel drive and the short bed with crew cab. It has the standard braking system by that I mean when in the tow/haul mode the engine will automatically down shift to help slow down the truck when going down hill. Well, living here in the Denver area our "hills" are quite steep and now that I am towing a Heartland Landmark I want to make sure that I can keep things "cool" going down hill. I was wondering if anyone has put an exhaust brake on their F350? I've been told that they are not available for my truck yet. I've also been told that if they become available they will work much better than just downshifting.
I'm still real new to all of this big truck stuff although I do understand that an exhaust brake uses back pressure to help slow down the truck. Is that in fact a better way to go? Is there a way to have that on my truck? I'm not sure if I'm even asking the right questions
I appreciate everyone's help, guidance, advice, in advance.