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The thing with EOC is that you really need a manual transmission to do it. Doing it in an automatic can kill the transmission because some of the bearings need the pump to be running in order to feed them. I do a ton of EOC in the 5 speed Metro and it really does pay off. However, you do need to choose your moments and remember that you will have only 2 or 3 brake applications before it runs out of vacuum assist. You will also lose power steering. This isn't a problem in a manual steering Metro, but could be quite scary in a larger PS equipped vehicle if you do not pick your place carefully. You also will want to leave the key on and hold down the clutch and leave it in a gear that you can bump start from. In a Metro, that is 3rd or 4th. Any lower and it gives the drivetrain a nasty shock due to how the car is geared. As they say, your results may vary.
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(Note: the car sees 100% city driving and is EPA rated at 37 mpg city)
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