3 Reasons to Always Use EXHAUST BRAKE!!!

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Giving you 3 reasons that you should use the exhaust brake on your diesel truck if you have the opportunity to!! I use mine personally in "Automatic Exhaust Brake" 24/7. Do you use yours? Let me know in the comments below!!
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[jacksondaniels]

Funny. I always use the exhaust brake and never had an issue with the turbo gunking up until the wife started driving it. Took it to the dealership for CEL and they told me I needed a new $9, 000 turbo.. I was like ummm no thank you. I purchase a bottle of Wynn’s diesel turbo cleaner (purple bottle). Poured it into the tank and drove about 20 miles, cleared the CEL light as of this writing.

[mraycgz]

I run my exhaust brakes at all times. I have two Ram 3500 duallies and have had zero turbo issues and get fantastic brake life.

[peterjacobs]

200K miles on my 14 with the exhaust brake on since day one. Original brakes too. Lots of towing in Idaho and coast to coast.

[ryananderson]

Something I really like about the exhaust break as well:
Basically, when you hit the brakes, you're loading the front end as most the brake force is applied on the front. With an exhaust brake, it's applying the braking on the rear end. It just feels so much nicer to have the heavy rear end brake feel and not dive the front end. I know these trucks have a HD front end that is really stiff, but that rear brake feeling vs loading the front just feels so much nicer to me

[peterewski]

I drive a Ford F350 6.7 but I really appreciate your knowledge and advice. I’m always trying to learn more about my truck. Both yours and mine work about the same so thank you. Love the video.

[gibsonrocker]

I’ve got 106k miles on my 2016 and I’m still on my OEM pads. I’ve used the exhaust brake for the entire time I’ve owned the truck. It’s getting relatively close to needing to change the pads (maybe another 10-15k). But I’ve been amazed at how amazingly my brakes have held up for this long. I’ve never gotten this kinda mileage out of any set of brakes ever, even including my stick vehicles. Pretty amazing for an 8, 000lb truck!

And no doubt, it sounds so much better once the problematic parts fall off 😂. Like mentioned above, the only time I don’t use it is on slick downhills because it can be too aggressive at times. Another time I’ll consciously turn it off is when I park the truck and know I’ll be starting it when it’s real cold in the AM. I’ve noticed if you leave it on and start the truck, it’ll engage high-idle a bit sooner than I’d prefer, personally. But I do love the “jet engine” sound once it engages on those real cold starts too! 😂

[iaminyourbasement]

I just got a 3500 dually and I don't have any idea how to use. Thanks for the explanation.

[michaelphillips]

The buttons aren't for trim levels, the auxiliary bank comes with the snow plow prep kit and is also possible to add separately. A Limited will have the little flippers if the truck isn't equipped with the auxiliary bank.

[nickhartsock]

My boss had a 2006 5 inch straight piped and he has 360k miles on the original turbo and the motor blew before the turbo did, his truck he pulled heavy with it all of the time, and he never had any problems, but these newer trucks I agree with you, that is the best bet

[sheepwhisperer]

Got a 2018 2500 Laramie with 64, 000 miles 4 days ago. Watched this video, cruised around town in auto, and I swear the turbo feels more responsive. Leaving it on forever now.

[justnsaliga]

i've always used Exhaust braking / engine braking on my 05 F250 and my 19 F250, makes sense to me and i like the fact that i dont really have to touch the brake pedal ever unless im coming to a complete stop... probably reason why i have yet to need a new set of brakes on both so far. always moving..

[RealGyoukai]

The exhaust brake sounds great and a cleaner turbo is even greater I’m using mine always

[Steadierpark]

I think even scientists can’t deny that sounds good!

[rsl]

I agree.. something about that deep rumble👍

[RhinoHawk]

I have a 2022 Ram 5500 as a work truck hauling roll off bins, I run the auto exhaust brake all the time as well despite if I’m heavy or not. Only turning on tow/haul if I’m over 4500-5000lbs.

[Taino]

That cold start is Sexy! I leave my exhaust break on most of the time . It’s a company vehicle and I take good care of it. In fact I am on the hunt for a 2023 or 24 Dually for personal use. Motorcycles, Jet skis, or the snow mobiles. You feel like a beast as you lift your foot off the throw. The sound is awesome.

[AirRyanTX]

Great video. I was just reading about this third mode of the exhaust brake (auto exhaust brake) in the owner's manual this morning on my new MY23 Ram Rebel HD Cummins and as you described, it's actually good for the turbo. I'll be using the auto exhaust brake from now on.

[sw]

I have a 2007 Dodge 2500 with the 6.7, the first year they had the 6.7 and also the first year with a DPF. There were a lot of issues with this model year and the 6.7, especially the DPF clogging up around 10k miles. Mine didn't clog up until 65k in 2013 for $3, 100 to replace, so I thought I was lucky. But the stealership told me at that time to always run the exhaust break, and I have since but never knew why until now. With 135k on the truck now there have been no known issues with the turbo at all and thankfully none the DPF. I know, low mileage for a diesel but still.

Another tip was never idle for too long but if I do there is a trick to raise the idle while in park, turn on the cruise control and hit the set button twice and it will bring it up to 1200 rpm. You can also adjust it higher. I know the new fancy models will automatically raise the idle and the whole reason is to keep the DPF happy, more pressure pushing the exhaust through and higher temp. the DPF failed (it failed again after just 8k but they replaced it for free) I do not take the truck for short trips (running to the store, etc) since its not enough to get the engine and exhaust to high temp. The DPF hates short trips Ohh...my truck doesn't required DEF either...HAHA!!! 😛 I hope this helps someone out there in internet land.

[Hibbie]

The purpose if the exhaust brake is to supplement the braking system and save brake wear. I run full brake for maintaining forward speed without Illuminating brake lights

[MunroMurdock]

Good stuff! Thanks for all the info. Really helpful to know that it hits harder when tow haul mode is on. 🤙🏼