Every diesel truck owner wants an engine brake on their rig. That is if they don’t already have one. They help slow your pickup without cooking the brakes. But how do they work? And why don’t pickup ...

Fleet managers should have a good understanding of engine brakes and how they are properly used. How often do you hear drivers complaining about weak engine brakes? Some drivers will say the engine ...

Engine braking isn't some secret technique reserved for manual drivers. Fundamentally, it's simply easing off the throttle and letting the engine's internal resistance help slow down your car. When ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

Ideally, everyone would go through driving school before getting behind the wheel. That's where you learn about road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving techniques. But let's be honest— that's not ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...