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On a commute how much is coasting?
I see all kinds of opinions on coasting in neutral or in gear but no real data for the bystandard . I realize a lot of people come to some conclusion with their own data and testing but do not share the data only the opinion. I figured I would measure how much I coast on a 6.5 mile commute. the answer is .8 miles. For me coasting in gear is the better option. In gear for the .8 miles I burn 0 fuel but if I use neutral for the same distance .4 miles I burn ~.55 gallons per hr. and for the remaining .4 miles I burn .16 Gallons per hr. Though it is not much over all, it makes better sense for me to use the 5th gear and not neutral. I do not drive on the Highway or the Freeway, it is all ~20 to 45 mph back roads.
I’m curious how much those that choose neutral or in gear actually coast and what kind of commute it is??
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