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Originally Posted by neilzero
Tango Charlie says "never downshift" I rarely try down shifting as my attempts are jerky and thus hard on the clutch and other parts. Do vehicles use more fuel down shifting than idling in neutral?
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Downshifting is used to help engine braking, appears to use less fuel as the fuel flow is cut off.
Yet it's essentially a braking technique, and braking wastes fuel unless you're powered by gravity and need to check your speed.
Coasting in idle beats engine braking.