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RH77 · 05-06-2008, 05:08 PM

The important thing to remember -- if you're not comfortable with it, don't do it.

We don't advocate folks going out and doing this in traffic for the first time. It takes practice and getting to know your vehicle first, then implementing techniques and practices.

Having an automatic, I can't take they key out unless it's in Park.

I have performed an emergency stop with the engine off. Vehicles generally have one good pump before the pedal gets stiff. I always turn the key back to the "On" position, which engages the ABS. Antilock brakes work fine on my car with the engine off.

I'm one of those 50-lb pressure guys: but I insist on high quality tires and inspections.

Bottom line: I'm a safer driver because of this philosophy. I used to be a road-raged idiot and performance driver. Hypermiling has slowed me down, and mellowed me out.

And for that, I give thanks to everyone along the way who has changed my life for the better

Best FE to ya...

RH77

05-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
RH77 Depends on the Day Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas City Area Posts: 1,761 Teggy - '98 Acura Integra LS Sports Cars 90 day: 32.74 mpg (US) IMA - '10 Honda Insight EX Team Honda 90 day: 34.76 mpg (US) Tessie - '06 Acura TSX Base 90 day: 28.2 mpg (US) Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts	The important thing to remember -- if you're not comfortable with it, don't do it. We don't advocate folks going out and doing this in traffic for the first time. It takes practice and getting to know your vehicle first, then implementing techniques and practices. Having an automatic, I can't take they key out unless it's in Park. I have performed an emergency stop with the engine off. Vehicles generally have one good pump before the pedal gets stiff. I always turn the key back to the "On" position, which engages the ABS. Antilock brakes work fine on my car with the engine off. I'm one of those 50-lb pressure guys: but I insist on high quality tires and inspections. Bottom line: I'm a safer driver because of this philosophy. I used to be a road-raged idiot and performance driver. Hypermiling has slowed me down, and mellowed me out. And for that, I give thanks to everyone along the way who has changed my life for the better Best FE to ya... RH77 __________________ *“If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research” ― Albert Einstein* _ _