What Causes the Increase in Engine RPM When Going Downhill?
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When a car goes downhill without applying the brakes, the speed continuously increases, leading to higher engine RPM, which naturally results in louder engine noise. Therefore, if you don't use the brakes to limit speed while descending, this situation is normal. For automatic transmission cars, you can apply the brakes when going downhill. If the slope is not very steep, using the D (Drive) gear and applying the brakes is sufficient. For steeper or longer slopes, it is recommended to use the L (Low) gear. Some automatic transmission cars may not have this gear. In such cases, when going downhill, you should shift from D gear to L gear or 1st gear. For cars with a manual/automatic transmission, you can use the manual mode to downshift to 1st gear for coasting.