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Re: Running in the mountains in the morning

Reply #20 –
Wantabe,

I would consider that a technique of last resort.

You would have to use distilled water or the radiator (and CAC on a diesel) would quickly become mineral encrusted. Rust would also be an issue.

I would systematically go through the rest of the "likely suspects" before even considering it.

BTW, you need to let us know if you have a front engine or rear engine gas coach-- cooling systems are totally different.

Re: Running in the mountains in the morning

Reply #21 –
I drive in the mountains all the time and I don't use brakes when descending unless I am in too high a gear and then brake just
long enough to get into a lower gear so the engine brake will hold.

Re: Running in the mountains in the morning

Reply #22 –
Quote from: oldguy –
I drive in the mountains all the time and I don't use brakes when descending unless I am in too high a gear and then brake just
long enough to get into a lower gear so the engine brake will hold.

Perfect!
 

Re: Running in the mountains in the morning

Reply #23 –
Came down Sherwin Grade to Bishop yesterday. Think it is 8 miles long. Stayed in high gear (4th)  all the way. I don't like to exceed 55 downhill on a grade with curves so I used 5 seconds of service brakes 3 times on the way down. Jake Brake is switched on all the time and did the job perfectly.

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