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Old 12-29-2009, 08:38 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Ah yes, automatic, I forgot.
If it was a stick, you could find out the DFCO (deceleration fuel cut-off) RPM and keep it in a gear that stays above that RPM. Engine braking, full power steering and brakes, and NO FUEL CONSUMED.

I wonder if autos do this also? My guess is that the auto would upshift to bring the RPMs down, which would disable DFCO, .

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