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Originally Posted by UFO
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.
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UFO, I only shut down the motor at long lights, or coasting up to a long light. No turning required. IMO the Beetle is a excellent Pulse and Glide car. The shifting is almost effortless in and out of 5th gear with slight throttle pressure. With my Passat the tranny is a little more sloppy so it makes shifting in and out of 5th gear harder to do without using the clutch.