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Originally Posted by Sven7
How do you guys change gears during engine braking? I feel like it's probably harder on the clutch than bump starting.
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Engine braking is a way to slow the vehicle without using the brakes. When it is time to down shift put on the brakes until the vehicle is slow enough for the next gear, then down shift.
Some cars can save fuel by shutting off the gas during engine braking but that is just a benefit. Saving brakes for when you need them, especially on long steep hills is the main reason to engine brake. I personally like not having to change the brakes for 150K miles.