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SentraSE-R · 09-02-2009, 01:00 PM

I did the math comparing NICE-on coasting with FASing, and idling while coasting can drop mileage from 60 mpg to 40 mpg. It's going to be worse when you're not even moving.

I found on my cross-country trip that shutting the engine off, but leaving the fan on, kept me cool through even 5 minute stoplights in FL and TX in my Scion. My Nissan isn't as effective, so 3 minutes is about the comfort limit.

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SentraSE-R Pishtaco Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,485 Mean Green Toaster Machine - '06 Scion xB Team Toyota 90 day: 48.92 mpg (US) Thanks: 56 Thanked 286 Times in 181 Posts	I did the math comparing NICE-on coasting with FASing, and idling while coasting can drop mileage from 60 mpg to 40 mpg. It's going to be worse when you're not even moving. I found on my cross-country trip that shutting the engine off, but leaving the fan on, kept me cool through even 5 minute stoplights in FL and TX in my Scion. My Nissan isn't as effective, so 3 minutes is about the comfort limit. __________________ Darrell Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010 Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin Mean Green Toaster Machine 49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg