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Old 04-23-2016, 07:38 AM   #21
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As soon as you engage the tow/haul on the shifter the diesel brake is activated. You can disengage it with the switch on the dash, but I just let it do its thing. As far as cool down goes I wouldn't worry about it.
Sorry but that is incorrect. Starting with the 2015 MY there is now an independent exhaust brake buton and you need to activate it at each start up or the EB to work. What you are using with the T/H button is letting the tranny slow the truck down by the increase in RPMs however the EB button will close the Turbo Vanes causing the back pressure to hold the truck back.

Two totally different things and if towing, you want to push the EB button (indicator will light up on dash).

To the OP - You don't need to let your truck cool down. By the time you are almost at you destination, you have let it cool down enough by the slower mph not causing high Oil Temps or EGTs.
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For cool down at camp I usually leave the truck running while registering, this gives it time. When pulling off the road there is either parking lot or exit ramp at low speed which aids in cooling as well as a minute at full stop
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The question was about Fords, and I can't address that. But some are discussing this issue as it relates to Duramax and Cummins. There are also several issues being discused.

Cool Down:
Duramax Forum says to not worry about cool down......if the truck needs to cool down, you'll get a notification. If not, just shut it off, even in a regen.

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Northern climes are different. Here, the 'pigtail' glow plug indicator comes on rarely and for a short time, even in winter. For about half the year it never comes on.

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As stated, the exhaust brake and the tow/haul are independent of each other. The manual even says, as has been reported, that they can work together. However, I can't wrap my head around why both would need to be on. How much downshifting is needed? Does it downshift even sooner with both on? This is going to require some experimentation, I think..........but it confuses me.
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Old 04-23-2016, 07:54 AM   #24
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As stated, the exhaust brake and the tow/haul are independent of each other. The manual even says, as has been reported, that they can work together. However, I can't wrap my head around why both would need to be on. How much downshifting is needed? Does it downshift even sooner with both on? This is going to require some experimentation, I think..........but it confuses me.
T/H changes the shifting points, allows for higher RPMs before changing gears. So when you go to slow down, instead of almost idling if you will rom 4th gear to 1st gear when applying the brake, it will keep the Torque Convertor engaged to allow the RPMs to help slow the truck.

Think of a manual transmission. IF you put it in neutral and use the brake to slow, the engine will idle (similar to trucks). If you downshift gear to gear, it will use rpms when you pop the clutch out to slow the vehicle.

The EB closes the turbo vanes and uses increased backpressure to slow the motor down independent of the T/H mode.

So I can go down a 7% grade with 13k behind me at 40mph with my EB and T/H modes on and the truck will hold the speed at about 3,500rpm without touching the brake.
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Sorry but that is incorrect. Starting with the 2015 MY there is now an independent exhaust brake buton and you need to activate it at each start up or the EB to work. What you are using with the T/H button is letting the tranny slow the truck down by the increase in RPMs however the EB button will close the Turbo Vanes causing the back pressure to hold the truck back.

Two totally different things and if towing, you want to push the EB button (indicator will light up on dash).

To the OP - You don't need to let your truck cool down. By the time you are almost at you destination, you have let it cool down enough by the slower mph not causing high Oil Temps or EGTs.
It is possible I was giving incorrect information when I purchased the vehicle. I will try to verify with the service manager at my next service visit. I did however ask specifically how it worked on this vehicle.

This is what the dealer stated, while in tow/haul the EB is automatically engaged with no dash lights visible. The only time the dash light will function is while using the dash button without being in TH mode.
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T/H changes the shifting points, allows for higher RPMs before changing gears. So when you go to slow down, instead of almost idling if you will rom 4th gear to 1st gear when applying the brake, it will keep the Torque Convertor engaged to allow the RPMs to help slow the truck.

Think of a manual transmission. IF you put it in neutral and use the brake to slow, the engine will idle (similar to trucks). If you downshift gear to gear, it will use rpms when you pop the clutch out to slow the vehicle.

The EB closes the turbo vanes and uses increased backpressure to slow the motor down independent of the T/H mode.

So I can go down a 7% grade with 13k behind me at 40mph with my EB and T/H modes on and the truck will hold the speed at about 3,500rpm without touching the brake.
I am NOT a gear head. Let me say that up front.

But......everything I read in manual and on Duramax forum says that the LML Duramax does not have a true engine brake at all.........just a transmission brake. The manual simply says both EB and TH can be engaged separately to enhance each other. The guys on the forum say that the EB (exhaust brake, not engine brake) downshifts, and the TH mode 'make the downshifting more aggressive'........which is all I could imagine it was doing.........

That may be enough, and it may be noticeable.........just haven't tried it under heavy load yet (don't have my trailer yet).

And I fear I've 'hijacked' a Ford discussion thread..........and I'm sorry. I thought it was a universal discussion but apparently it's not. My bad.
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I am NOT a gear head. Let me say that up front.

But......everything I read in manual and on Duramax forum says that the LML Duramax does not have a true engine brake at all.........just a transmission brake. The manual simply says both EB and TH can be engaged separately to enhance each other. The guys on the forum say that the EB (exhaust brake, not engine brake) downshifts, and the TH mode 'make the downshifting more aggressive'........which is all I could imagine it was doing.........

That may be enough, and it may be noticeable.........just haven't tried it under heavy load yet (don't have my trailer yet).

And I fear I've 'hijacked' a Ford discussion thread..........and I'm sorry. I thought it was a universal discussion but apparently it's not. My bad.
Ya, 2 different trucks being discussed.. my last Duramax was a 2005 so I can't speak for them.
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It is possible I was giving incorrect information when I purchased the vehicle. I will try to verify with the service manager at my next service visit. I did however ask specifically how it worked on this vehicle.

This is what the dealer stated, while in tow/haul the EB is automatically engaged with no dash lights visible. The only time the dash light will function is while using the dash button without being in TH mode.
The problem is that it was your dealer telling you this..

With the 11-14 MY trucks, there was no EB built in, only the T/H so maybe they are confusing hw it operates with the 15-16MY Trucks. When Ford changed the Turbo to the larger 37 Garrett Turbo, this allowed for EB functionality.

Both EB and TH are independent of each other. If you hit T/H, that light will illuminate. If you hit the EB button, that light will illuminate as well and you will have both on on our dash.

Next time you tow, try them both and you will see a much bigger improvement in braking without having to use the pedal.
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For cool down at camp I usually leave the truck running while registering, this gives it time. When pulling off the road there is either parking lot or exit ramp at low speed which aids in cooling as well as a minute at full stop

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Cool it!

Just a comment. I have always allowed a cool down period after pulling any kind of tow, regardless of gas or diesel. How long, depends on ambient temps and how hard the pull, and how far from the pull I did when stopping....like after pulling a grade and hitting a rest stop at the top. I am one that whenever I stop, I pop the hood, do a walk around to check tires, equipment and such! Letting it run a few minutes before shutting it off. Let that time include the time it took to slow and pull off.

Warming up....usually start it up, let the oil pressure build up....usually 30-40 seconds, then just be gentle on the go pedal. By the time you hit the road, all should be good to go. Be easy for the first five miles or so and go.

While this is my first diesel, this worked on my gassers, that always had well over 200,000 miles before selling. Always in top shape upon sale time. I have several OTR trucker pals that confirm the tips work well for diesels too. They just never pop the hood. They also let the rigs run if they do not plan to stop longer than an hour or so. They say, it is the starts that are harshest on the engines, due to no oil pressure while starting and wear on the starter for the big engines. That period is when most engine wear occurs. However, with the fewer starting cycles typical of rv's, don't worry.
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Some useful information on here. Thanks for the hints and tips.
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Anyone who is telling you not to do a turbo idle cooldown is plain flat WRONG and don't listen to them. The only possible exception is if the vehicle you own has a turbo that is water cooled. Water cooled turbos continue cooling the bearings via convection flow after engine is shut off.

The only way to for sure to know if the drive off the main road to your camping site was good enough to cool the turbo down is with an exhaust gas temperature gauge. If EGTs is below 300 deg F then go ahead and shut her down immediately. If you don't have an EGT than follow the Ford diesel supplement instructions with a 3-5 minute cooldown.

My other diesel's owner manual says almost the same thing that the Ford diesel owner supplement manual says which is:
30 second warm up in warm weather
1 minute warm up in cold weather
30 second to 1 minute turbo idle cooldown in normal driving
1 minute to 3 minute turbo idle cooldown in highspeed highway driving
5 minute cooldown when towing.

Is idling your rig 5 minutes after towing going to kill your pocket book or ruin your day with time wasted? NOPE. Having to replace a turbo prematurely will though!

Just follow the instructions in the DIESEL SUPPLEMENT and you'll be ok.
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Anyone who is telling you not to do a turbo idle cooldown is plain flat WRONG and don't listen to them. The only possible exception is if the vehicle you own has a turbo that is water cooled. Water cooled turbos continue cooling the bearings via convection flow after engine is shut off.

The only way to for sure to know if the drive off the main road to your camping site was good enough to cool the turbo down is with an exhaust gas temperature gauge. If EGTs is below 300 deg F then go ahead and shut her down immediately. If you don't have an EGT than follow the Ford diesel supplement instructions with a 3-5 minute cooldown.

My other diesel's owner manual says almost the same thing that the Ford diesel owner supplement manual says which is:
30 second warm up in warm weather
1 minute warm up in cold weather
30 second to 1 minute turbo idle cooldown in normal driving
1 minute to 3 minute turbo idle cooldown in highspeed highway driving
5 minute cooldown when towing.

Is idling your rig 5 minutes after towing going to kill your pocket book or ruin your day with time wasted? NOPE. Having to replace a turbo prematurely will though!

Just follow the instructions in the DIESEL SUPPLEMENT and you'll be ok.
I monitor all 4 EGT temps, my oil temp and my coolant temp. All temps are in check when I get off the highway and cruise through the city/town streets to whatever campground I get to.

There are so many PIDS you can monitor to know how your truck is doing.

So although I appreciate your comments, unless you are monitoring everything, you can't say that I am wrong about not doing any more of a cool down when towing unless you are pulling immediately into a rest stop from highway driving.

And lastly, with all this emissions BS that are on our trucks, it is no good for the motors to idle. Any chance you have to shut down is far better then idling so IF you don't have to do a cool down, then don't.

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I am NOT a gear head. Let me say that up front.

But......everything I read in manual and on Duramax forum says that the LML Duramax does not have a true engine brake at all.........just a transmission brake. The manual simply says both EB and TH can be engaged separately to enhance each other. The guys on the forum say that the EB (exhaust brake, not engine brake) downshifts, and the TH mode 'make the downshifting more aggressive'........which is all I could imagine it was doing.........

That may be enough, and it may be noticeable.........just haven't tried it under heavy load yet (don't have my trailer yet).

And I fear I've 'hijacked' a Ford discussion thread..........and I'm sorry. I thought it was a universal discussion but apparently it's not. My bad.

I'll try to clear things up for you this best I can.

T/H changes shift points and pressures in the transmission. It also locks the torque converter up in all gears after 2nd gear.

Engine brakes are not on our engines. But they are available for the Cummins in the aftermarket world. An engine brake (Jake Brake) uses solenoids to open the exhaust valve during the compression stroke.

Exhaust brakes on our trucks are also called a turbo brake and a VGT brake. They use the turbo veins to create exhaust back pressure to slow the engine down.

The exhaust brake and T/H mode are separate systems, but when they are both engaged they do work together. The exhaust brake slows the engine down, which causes the transmission to down shift more. And the more it down shifts, the higher the engine RPM's are. And the higher the engine RPM's are, the better the exhaust brake holds back.

As far as the OP.

The reason for letting the engine idle after running it hard is because the turbo is doing thousands of RPM's, and when you shut the truck off, it's not circulating oil anymore. Under full boost the turbo is spinning up to 30,000 RPM's. Bearings don't last very long at that speed with no oil circulation.

My truck doesn't have an exhaust brake switch. Mine is achieved through EFI Live tuning. Whenever the T/H is engaged and I have my tuning on the tow tune, it turns the exhaust brake on. The only time I don't like it is when I am in heavy traffic. If I could turn it off in heavy traffic, I would. The turbo has a lag going from closed veins to open. All other times it works great!
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Hi Blwnsmoke. Nice readout. What are you using to get that?
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Thanks!

FYI, I have to turn T/H on in order to see Transmission Temp on my driver display panel. Otherwise, that slot shows volts. That is on the steering wheel lever. EB is a toggle below the Info readout, along with other toggles.

I appreciate the explanation. I will make sure I know how it all works when I can get it hooked up.
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I have a 2016 F350 and I always used Tow Haul mode when towing but I have a superstar button for EB which I only turn on when towing works well but only at speeds lower then 30mph.

I usually warm the truck up for a minute or so all the time, when I am towing I will let it idle for a few minutes to cool down. In the warmer weather while towing I will let it cools down when I am backing the trailer in and getting it level. In winter I will warm it up for 1-3 minutes before taking off.

I have always used this method and it works, got 250,000 on my Toyota 4Runner Engine, and it was still going strong when I sold it. The warm up in any weather seems to be critical so oil gets through the engine.

I think there are a lot of opinions out there but the info I have learned here is great, I want to use some common sense as well as some ideas I learned here, all great info and absolutely love my 6.7 PowerStroke Ford Diesel, truck is awesome and I am glad I bought it now instead of waiting. Next year we will be selling our Hybrid for the 5th wheel and can't wait.


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This just came up on the local news. No details other than it was at the I-65 S AL Welcome Center/rest stop at Ardmore, AL.

I could say say something about not letting his turbo cool down before shutting it off, but this looks like some serious s--t happened and I hope everyone involved is OK. The truck and trailer can be replaced.
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I monitor all 4 EGT temps, my oil temp and my coolant temp. All temps are in check when I get off the highway and cruise through the city/town streets to whatever campground I get to.

There are so many PIDS you can monitor to know how your truck is doing.

So although I appreciate your comments, unless you are monitoring everything, you can't say that I am wrong about not doing any more of a cool down when towing unless you are pulling immediately into a rest stop from highway driving.

And lastly, with all this emissions BS that are on our trucks, it is no good for the motors to idle. Any chance you have to shut down is far better then idling so IF you don't have to do a cool down, then don't.

If you have monitors of EGT temps and it is below 300 deg F then go ahead and skip the idle cooldown. NOT EVERYONE is monitoring their EGTs temps to include me and so a 3-5 minute cooldown after towing is added safety. Idling a diesel engine for 3-5 minutes won't hurt it one bit even with modern emission systems.

What monitor are you using? I like it and want one. Thanks!
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