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Old 02-24-2012, 12:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
graydonengineering
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Congrats!

I remember my surprise when I first realized I could get better fuel economy in sub/urban driving than on the open highway.

Gliding - are you coasting up to stops/lights with the engine on or off?

In the right sub-urban environment, it's possible to use the technique without other drivers even being aware you're doing anything different.
I glide with engine on in N since I don't have an engine cut switch. Maybe it's about time I add that mod! If I had one, I could do much better as there were manny times I did not need the engine on durring the glide. I key off at red lights. Only problem is, my turn signals don't work with the engine off which is a BAD thing. Another reason I need a cut switch.

If I anticipate I will need to slow, I coast in gear in fule cutoff mode.
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