06dually

Just looking for information on the Exhaust Brake. Not quite sure what its all about as i hear some people talking about using to warm up truck, driving with it on, etc. Can i drive with it on? or just when im slowing down? Can i turn it on to warm up the truck faster? for just a certain amount of time? or will that hurt something? thanks... educate me please!!

OldDodgeOwner

Basically, you can just leave it on all the time if you want, won't hurt anything. In cold weather, kicking it on will put a load on the motor making it warm up faster. The way they're set up, they will turn off when the accelerator pedal is pressed and kick back on whenever you lift your foot. Sitting idling, unless I'm trying to warm up the truck, I generally shut it off.

06dually

Thanks OldDodgeOwner, that was the info I was looking for.

screagle2

EB. In reality you should use it whenever appropriate for slowing down, especially if your egr is still intact. I turn mine on each time I start it.

The exhaust brake works by moving variable vanes in you turbo, causing back pressure. At that point in the exhaust, the carbon formed in the firing of the fuel can eventually build up and inhibit the movement of those vanes if they are left in the one position. It is not definitive that this will happen, but has in two cases that I know of. In short, do not be afraid of using it. You will notice more braking at higher rpms.

DJM

I learned good info here also, thanks to the guys who gave intelligent answers !

RAMRODD

Be carefull using the exhaust brake on ice. the brake can cause the rear end to skid. If your towing on ice no problem with skidding. No trailer and a empty box be carefull.

DirtEater

Funny how many people perpetuate this myth. If a HD truck can't be used for getting groceries, then it really shouldn't be called heavy duty. Not everyone buys one with the intention of hauling 15K every other day. Some people just like the way a Diesel drives.

I drove my 2005 for 5 years-65K miles and never towed once. Only used it to throw dirt bikes and gear in the bed and head to the desert....and a little grocery gettin' to boot.

You shouldn't have to drive the crap out of a truck for it to work right. 50% of the new cars sold in Europe are Diesel. I have a hard time believing that they all drive the crap out of them and tow 10,000 lbs every weekend just to keep them clean and working properly. BluTec isn't used just on Dodge Rams. I'll bet similar systems are used on other vehicles overseas.

jthorpe

Deleted the junk posts from the junk user. To the OP, I'm sorry you received comments like that about a simple question. This forum is here to help, not here to criticize. Please feel free to ask all the questions you'd like.

Jaxom

Admin:
Thank You.

Fordzilla

Ditto that...I'm sorry I got suckered into that flame war......Ben