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Old 10-01-2012, 09:59 PM   #59 (permalink)
pete c
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Originally Posted by ever_green View Post
never driven a truck in my life or knew anyone who did, but i do have a 4000lbs crossover. turning off the engine while coasting? i never did it and never will. personally i don't think my/passenger/other driver's safety are worth to be put to the risk so to save a dollar that day. plus i have been able to massacre the official epa estimates without engine off.
I am fairly certain that your crossover is automatic. That being the case, I am glad you won't be EOCing it. It isn't good for your tranny and is quite dangerous because you haven't the ability to instantly spin up the engine as you have with a manual.
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