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SwamiSalami · 05-13-2011, 10:40 PM

I don't understand Tip #71:

When changing direction, use brakes rather than engine

When going from reverse to a forward gear (or vice versa), don't use the engine to stop the vehicle after the gear change, use the brake.

What does this mean?

05-13-2011, 10:40 PM	#275 (permalink)
SwamiSalami Easter McoModder Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West Texas, US Posts: 363 '99 Subaru OLL 2.5L - '99 Subaru Outback Legacy Limited 90 day: 22.57 mpg (US) Rabbit - '08 VW Rabbit S 90 day: 32.93 mpg (US) Thanks: 212 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	I don't understand Tip #71: When changing direction, use brakes rather than engine When going from reverse to a forward gear (or vice versa), don't use the engine to stop the vehicle after the gear change, use the brake. What does this mean?