I run my 03 with the exhaust brake active most the time. It does help reduce engine warm up and will shut off at idle once the engine reaches 120 or some preset temp.
When driving I use the exhaust brake most the time. It helps slow me down without using brakes (only bad part is tail gaiters don't have any warning you are slowing more than normal). I did correct that issue with an LED light bar wired on the exhaust solenoid but that is a different post. Since the exhaust brake butterfly valve is in the exhaust system I feel using it is better than letting it cake up with soot etc.
Enjoy.
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