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Old 09-28-2011, 06:59 PM   #9 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Right. GM transmissions go into a "nearly neutral" mode automatically. That's a good thing. Many others, like your Stratus and most Hondas, hold the gear and even downshift to provide engine braking instead. You have to fight that to get the best mileage.
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