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Originally Posted by Promising_Confinement
And in response to IndyIan, basically hit the gas a little harder than what I've been doing then throw it in neutral until I get to my stop? (That's how I interpret it)
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Yep, that's what I do with my Neon. I normally accelerate faster than most traffic just to get up to speed quicker and coasting sooner. I should try accelerating slower for a tank sometime but from what I've read here, car engines are most efficient at 1/2 or 3/4 throttle at 2000rpm. It also makes up for the lower coasting speeds in my mind. I also pulse fairly hard, 1/2 throttle, but not enough to force a downshift.
I think I am doing pretty well with this methodology but I'm sure it could be improved upon.
Ian