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Old 09-01-2010, 10:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
brucepick
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Originally Posted by VegasDude View Post
Exactly how mine works. Flip the switch in gear to start DFCO, since the motor is still turning, torque is being delivered to all accessories.
Ouch. I'm going off topic here, but - - -
In my experience, the loss of momentum from keeping the engine in gear far, FAR outweighs the small gain you receive by keeping the accessories going. That is, assuming a standard transmission and also assuming you're not trying to control a case of runaway steep downhill coasting speed buildup.

If ya wanna cut fuel and gain the most from it, put it in neutral ASAP, kill the engine and let her roll until the speed drops to the lowest you or the law or the traffic will accept.
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