Advice for driving down hill
August 9th, 2021, 7:22 AM
#1
Advice for driving down hill
When you drive downhill, is it worth to shift to manual and drive it in lower gear ? It can damage the transmission. If I use brake continuously it will damage the brake.What would be the best approach ?
August 9th, 2021, 7:38 AM
#2
I use both.
The trans should be capable of helping slow the vehicle down as long as the engine is not allowed to overspeed.
You would not shift it into LOW, , but D2 or intermediate gear is usually alright as long as you keep the speed down. On a very steep hill , both (L) Low and brake will help maintain a safe downhill speed.
You will probably notice the trans shifts to a lower speed going up the hill and those gear positions usually will suffice.
The trans should be capable of helping slow the vehicle down as long as the engine is not allowed to overspeed.
You would not shift it into LOW, , but D2 or intermediate gear is usually alright as long as you keep the speed down. On a very steep hill , both (L) Low and brake will help maintain a safe downhill speed.
You will probably notice the trans shifts to a lower speed going up the hill and those gear positions usually will suffice.
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