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NeilBlanchard · 05-31-2009, 10:31 PM

Hi,

If you can downshift and use the engine to brake, then you use the same amount of fuel as EOC'ing and you get to not use the brakes. Best of both...

05-31-2009, 10:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 3,743 Mica Blue - '05 xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 45.16 mpg (US) Josepha - '08 xD 90 day: 30.76 mpg (US) Thanks: 450 Thanked 414 Times in 257 Posts	Hi, If you can downshift and use the engine to brake, then you use the same amount of fuel as EOC'ing and you get to not use the brakes. Best of both... __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/