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Originally Posted by Hip001
I only P&G in 5th gear. Down hills(overpasses here) and on flat roads. My trip to work is almost 60min through town 25mph and 50mph areas. I usually pulse to 5mph-10mph over and let glide to 5mph under. The Beetle is smooth to shift so i don't even use the clutch. 1st tank I tried this I was hoping to get 50mpg, I got 58mpg!!! WOW! I do not shut the motor off while gliding but I did shut it off at long lights. Seems to be mixed reviews about if this saves fuel or not.
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Turning off the engine will save a small amount of fuel, but IMHO doesn't justify the increased steering effort and wear associated with restarting.