|
Bump starting has been discussed many times. The conclusion and the truth is that it is not going to prematurely wear your clutch, done properly. Properly means in top gear. Lightly release the clutch pedal until it grabs, then quickly press the clutch in again. Then rev match and let out the clutch to accelerate. None of this should feel jerky. Done properly a passenger wouldn't even notice.
That being said, most of the top hypermilers on here have the strategy of "all or nothing". Meaning that their default driving mode is EOC. They only use the motor to stay within a predetermined speed range. No matter how long the coast will be, they pulse at a determined engine load and then EOC once a certain speed is reached. This is repeated over and over as long as traffic and condition allow. So really the goal is to only use the engine to give yourself a boost. While the engine is running, it is always running at the most efficient load.
|