Thread: Coasting in neutral or with clutch down?
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Old 06-26-2009, 09:01 AM   #70 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by alohaspirit View Post
DFCO < Neutral Coasting < EOC
I concur, with two exceptions:
1. You are forced to brake for an unexpected stop. You might as well DFCO and save fuel and brakes.
2. DFCO to control speed on a long downhill.
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