Exhaust brake
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Exhaust brake
In all my previous 4 F250's I have used the tow haul when towing. While reading the manual I realized that I only need it on hills and mountains. What is new for me is the exhaust brake. How do you guys recommend using it.
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Do you use automatic mode
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The engine brake is pretty weak below 2000 RPM, but once it gets over 2500 and beyond, it gets quite effective! Hope this is as clear as mud for ya!
And, when towing, I also turn on the engine brake as soon as I start the truck, and just leave it on until I park.
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Ditto. Set and forget.
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Not to high jack, but in my 6.4 I only have one option. Tow/haul mode. It automatically engages when it senses a decent, and engages.
How is the 2017 diff than that? And what is the benefit/difference of the additional exhaust brake mentioned above
How is the 2017 diff than that? And what is the benefit/difference of the additional exhaust brake mentioned above
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The e-brake will create actual back pressure....I have seen close to 20PSI on the boost gauge; thus, creating "reverse torque" for lack of a better description.
When pulling my Raptor loaded to the gills, I set the cruise at about 67 and forget it for the most part. With the e-brake, my speed hardly ever varies more than about 3-4 mph, uphill or downhill. And I do most of my traveling in the rocky mountain states.
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Sure. You just plug in the trailer and add it to your list of trailers. The truck will check the lights to make sure they are working and either give you the all good or warn that lights are out. Usually if there's a problem it's just the plug-in is not tight enough. Trailer does not have to have brakes to be recognized by the truck.
