[rheavn]

I'm a type A personality. Not to discount the engineers design, I actively shift down as needed to keep my rpms as close to 2,000 rpms as possible on any steep grade. So far I have seen no significant temperature rise, but I am using the analog gauges. Any one who wants to test their ability and their coach's performance on steep grades try I-70 e/b going up to Denver. I am also not shy to gearing down on steep downward grades to save the brakes.