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night9 · 09-26-2013, 02:56 PM

Yes, that is what I was trying to describe. The rpm does increase when in gear. Its all ECU control over the engine and transmission that make the big difference. On the newer car if you want to speed up down hill just kick it into neutral.

09-26-2013, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
night9 EcoPlotting Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101 Sliver - '12 Hyundai Elantra limited Team Hyundai 90 day: 35.1 mpg (US) t-ruck - '06 chevy Colorado Lt 90 day: 21.88 mpg (US) Bob - '09 Harley Sportster Nightster 90 day: 38.88 mpg (US) Pearl - '14 Toyota Prius C 3 90 day: 48.1 mpg (US) Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Yes, that is what I was trying to describe. The rpm does increase when in gear. Its all ECU control over the engine and transmission that make the big difference. On the newer car if you want to speed up down hill just kick it into neutral.