D4mation
Member Since: 29 Jul 2011
Location: Ruralshire
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Up until recently I have been using my flappy paddles to change down when descending steep hills with the caravan in tow. This provides more control of the outfit and less stress on the brakes.
But maybe this has an adverse effect on the transmission over the long term, especially the torque converter.
Any technical experts got a view ? MY12 D4 HSE Ipanema Sand
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 4th Feb 2015 12:02 pm |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691
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In my opinion that is the correct way to drive - use of engine braking will not upset the transmission.
Regarding 'less stress on the brakes' a properly setup trailer will do almost all of its own braking so don't worry about that  Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 4th Feb 2015 12:19 pm |
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