Eaton Cummins automated transmissions were designed for superior reliability performance and efficiency. This driver video will get you started as you head out on the road in your International truck.

In this video our experts talk about how to utilize the engine brake with Endurant transmissions as well as other Eaton Cummins automated transmission products.

What is the engine brake?

The engine brake is a way to help slow the vehicle down when you're coming to a stop at a stop sign, a stoplight, slow moving traffic or any type of stopping event. It helps the truck put less wear and tear your brakes.

How would one use the engine brake?

With the LT chassis, the engine brake is integrated in with the shift stalk. As you move the shift stalk down to the different positions, you move it to a different level of engine braking.

There are three levels: one, two and three. Levels one and two are where you want to operate the truck. Level three should only be used for long downgrades or steep mountainous grades.

You mentioned that there are various levels of engine braking. Is there anything I should be concerned about by staying in level three?

If the driver stays at level three, what he might experience are harsher downshifts because under level three, the transmission recognizes that the engine brake should be working at its fullest potential. This means the transmission downshifts at the earliest opportunity to get your engine RPM as high as possible to make that engine brake effective.

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