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Old 12-13-2012, 10:58 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
I don't declutch when I glide. This would cause the engine to idle, and thus use fuel. I leave it in gear and just let the engine over-run. In this state the injection shuts down for emissions purposes on my car and uses no fuel.
And provides braking, significantly shortening the glide, making you have to spend more time in the pulse.
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