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Old 06-12-2011, 03:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
Kodak
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Keep it in gear. Most engines will totally cut fuel above a certain rpm. As long as you can make it all the way to the stop sign (overcoming the engine braking) keep it in gear.

Higher or lower gear? Well, hard to say. Depends on the speed. You'd have to know what rpm your engine enters fuel cut-off. Naturally, no need to go too low and rev your engine real high.

There are at least a few metro owners around here, so I'm sure someone can advise you more specifically on what gear to use. Post your approximate speed for the hill.

Gotta hate those bottom-of-the-hill stop signs!
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