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Re: [RC] Stick vs. Automatic - heidiI sure wouldn't trust my powerstorke towing on some of the downhills in CO without selective tapping of the brakes. A diesel in a "runaway" mode is not a pleasent sight - that's why the tuckers have runaway ramps. If I lived out West and drove a diesel, I'd sure have a "Jake brake." It's not a matter of automatic vs. manual - once the engine is being driven by gravity - it doesn't care what is behind it. Oh, no argument about that--but the point is, no need to wear out your brakes as long as the truck IS staying steady on the speed where you put it with your manual tranny. I suspect this situation would be even worse with an automatic, though. Heidi ============================================================ Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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