If you pull the stick back with the jack slowing you down
It will drop 2 gears and go into the brake mode.
Which will keep the rpms up high and down shift as you slow. It was awesome coming off the interstate on some off the short exits. I always used it. (On dry ) roads.
Transmission Retarder?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SlugLife, Dec 8, 2013.
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Noticed a couple say they run auto all the time. Watch that as it'll drop ya out of gear on the ecoroll function sometimes when you don't expect it.
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So after spending some time running around with it I've figured out volvo does like to use the same symbol for everything. It's an engine brake tho. Still haven't used the AUTO feature on it tho. Read the manual and it reads like you get no engine brake unless you hit the brake. Seems weird but I'll try it out.
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Count yourself lucky.... you have a manual to read...
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Guy I used to drive with was from South Africa and they use retarders there -- sounded much more effective than jakes here. He was always puzzled why we didn't have them as standard equipment here in the States.
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I suspect because retarders are quieter than jakes, that's why they haven't caught on over here. You know, the whole "Loud Pipes Save Lifes" thing going on...
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