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Old 08-02-2013, 07:21 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Their argument is that while in gear you have engine breaking and also the ability to speed up on your side should you get into a bad situation. I won't get into that debate though. I will say that I tested coasting in neutral and found it used more fuel. I would be too scared to attempt to test coasting with the engine off.
Neutral coasting worked well before the introduction of the EFI, then it became pointless regarding fuel savings. Regarding engine-off coasting, I've done it a few times just for fun but getting without the vacuum for the brake boosters is really not that funny
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