ABS
Veteran Member
Good Morning TDI'ers!
I have been catching myself using the engine to brake my Jetta. Of course this is easy to do with the 5-speed. But I am curious, as to your thoughts and opinions on this technique. I grew up on a farm driving grain trucks, tractor trailers, etc., so engine braking is almost second nature to me. Down side is the Jetta doesn't have a Jake Brake . I anticipate traffic, so rather than waiting until I am 25 feet from somebody and standing on the brakes, I will leave a large cushion, downshift and let the engine slow me down.
Have a great day.
I have been catching myself using the engine to brake my Jetta. Of course this is easy to do with the 5-speed. But I am curious, as to your thoughts and opinions on this technique. I grew up on a farm driving grain trucks, tractor trailers, etc., so engine braking is almost second nature to me. Down side is the Jetta doesn't have a Jake Brake . I anticipate traffic, so rather than waiting until I am 25 feet from somebody and standing on the brakes, I will leave a large cushion, downshift and let the engine slow me down.
Have a great day.