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Old 11-15-2009, 11:37 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ryanrpm View Post
EOC?

I saw you have an ignition kill switch. How is that useful for you?
LoL, Engine Off Coasting; that is the holy grail of hi end ecomodding tips for manual transmission vehicles, I suggest taking a look at the 100 or so ways to get better fuel economy. EOC properly done is VERY effective especially in town.

You will see EOC is listed in the fuel economy tips somewhere. the easiest form is to put your truck in neutral kill the motor and coast up to expected stops from as far of a distance as possible then bump start near the end when you need to regain speed.

A fair warning that you should learn how to do this on an unpopulated road so you can know how your paticular vehicle handles it.

Good Luck
Ryan

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