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Old 05-09-2012, 12:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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I recall seeing a test done by one of the users: putting along at neutral in 1st or 2nd gear vs pulsing and coasting (engine in idle) with the average speed. The result was higher fuel consumption when idling in gear.
I can't find the actual post, sorry.
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