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The Dangers of Engine Braking: Why it’s Bad for Your Car

The Hidden Dangers of Engine Braking Revealed Drivers with manual transmission vehicles often use engine braking to slow down instead of using the vehicle’s brakes. They’ve been doing it for decades, so they’re incredulous when you tell them it’s bad for their engine. Here’s how engine braking is bad for your car. Engine braking pulls engine oil into the cylinders Manifold vacuum increases every time you take your foot off the accelerator. In fact, it’s at its peak when the throttle plate is fully closed. That’s when a gas engine … Read More