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dsq · 06-03-2008, 06:16 AM

Is there any big saving in just throwing the car into N but not turning engine off?
For instance when approaching a red light from a block away i will throw into N and cruise to a slow stop.Or if im going down a steep hill.
I am not crazy about turning engine off with an automatic.

06-03-2008, 06:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
dsq EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any Big Savings In Coasting In Neutral With Engine On? Is there any big saving in just throwing the car into N but not turning engine off? For instance when approaching a red light from a block away i will throw into N and cruise to a slow stop.Or if im going down a steep hill. I am not crazy about turning engine off with an automatic.