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Old 04-16-2013, 01:22 PM   #3 (permalink)
aardvarcus
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I used to put my car back in gear when I didn't need speed to allow for engine braking, but after I got my gauge I realised that it used more fuel to have the car in gear engine braking than in neutral using the brakes when needed. I did this testing with the car warmed up, I am not sure about the car being cold. I no longer use engine braking, but your car may be different.
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