Low gear is ideal for driving down a steep hill or a slight but long downward angle. Find out how gear works and why it’s good for your drives on and off Newark roads. Be sure to contact Land Rover Wilmington if you have any questions or want to take a test drive and see low gear in action.
The term “low gear” indicates that the ratio of vehicle speed to engine speed is low. In other words, the engine is still working hard but the wheels are moving slower than when the vehicle is in higher gears. Depending on the type of transmission you have in Middletown, getting into low gear will be different:
When driving down a steep hill or slight a downgrade for an extended period of time, your brakes have to work harder to maintain a slow speed and fight the forces of gravity. As a result, your brakes could overheat which can cause permanent damage and brake failure. If your vehicle is in low gear, the engine braking system helps to slow down the vehicle without overstraining the brakes.
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