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Old 10-26-2010, 12:31 PM   #5 (permalink)
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order of energy dissipation for me is.

Engine off coast (as you stated you don't do this so ignore)
Deceleration fuel cut off with down shifts
brakes.

If you are not wanting to decelerate on a long down hill grade that is not steep enough to hold your speed in gear with the throttle out, engine on neutral coast may work out better than deceleration fuel cut off then accelerating again.
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