Questions on engine brake use.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Woodys, Mar 16, 2018.

  1. Woodys

    Woodys Heavy Load Member

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    I completely agree that some drivers give communities plenty of reasons to hate them, and we all pay the price. But Im just saying that sometimes, you just cant win with certain people.
     
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  3. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    Nah it’s an old truck, a 98 I believe. It’s got turbo issues as it is. I just don’t like ripping on it too hard. My boss doesn’t care about fuel, we sell fuel. We’re one of the few places I can think of that have a couple 90 mph trucks still. No one does that but they’re more than capable.

    You gotta rev that engine no matter what though. I think it’s power peaks right around 2k.

    As far as Jakes in the city I’ll wind down to 8th gear and cut them off. I’m always in industrial areas. No one cares.
     
  4. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Awww does the loud noise scare you? Jakes are the best music there is to fall asleep to
     
  5. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Who still wants to hear what anybody thinks by the time your 65, I'm 22 and don't give a rat's behind what anybody thinks
     
  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    right. Go with that attitude and I'll go with mine.
     
  7. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Sure thing but using jakes in a truck stop or in town is a j@ck@### thing to do I'll agree
     
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  8. Fold_Moiler

    Fold_Moiler Road Train Member

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    You gotta hear to get your medical card...

    I’m 30 with a constant ringing in my ears. I wear earplugs now when I’m around loud stuff for a while. I can still hear fine but I’m on the low side of the normal scale which is bad for someone my age.

    I’m done treating my body like a dumpster.
     
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  9. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Jakes won't give you ringing ears, now guns is another story
     
  10. Fold_Moiler

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    Oh yeah that’s probably what it’s from. Guns, tanker pumps and machine shops.
     
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