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Old 03-31-2010, 01:35 PM   #37 (permalink)
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If it's in Drive, that's not coasting. You're describing fuel-cut engine braking. That's useful in it's place, like coming up to a red light or down a mountain. It's not useful for Pulse & Glide.
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