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Old 10-13-2009, 12:59 PM   #8 (permalink)
orange4boy
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I am an unabashed automatic EOCer. I do just what Christ has suggested and it saves a bunch of fuel. More if you go alternatorless. Auto transmissions can be EOC'd safely for short distances. I have EOC'd for over 2KM every day for over a year with no problems (I have an extra vacuum canister for the brakes) It's impossible for the bearings to dry out over short distances with no load.

If you have to coast long distances get an electric pump installed for towing that turns on when you EOC.
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