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Old 03-27-2012, 06:31 PM   #24 (permalink)
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@Leanburn -- I use DFCO (what I referred to as "engine braking") when I have to slow down, but it saves more fuel to coast with the engine on when you won't have as much momentum to regain.

Make no mistake, DFCO sacrifices momentum, using it to keep the engine turning without fuel.
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