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Old 02-14-2009, 11:25 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JRK5150 View Post
Ok, I've tried neutral coasting a couple of times recently. Mostly to red lights, always at a fairly slow speed. So far so good! =) I haven't done it enough to see any mpg increase, but everything seems just fine mechanically. I think I'll incorporate more neutral coasting into my driving style and see if I notice better mileage over a period of time.
If you need to brake, try dropping it a gear (rev-match if you can) and you'll end-up with a lot less on the fuel consumption (DFCO). Let the compression do the work...

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