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Originally Posted by Baltothewolf
Ok guys, now for my final question, which is more productive for EoC, coasting with engine off and clutch pushed in, or coasting with engine off and car in neutral? Talking about a manual here, not auto.
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It should be a small difference, but neutral would be better. In gear with the clutch pushed in, you will be spinning more parts (clutch disk, input shaft, related bearings, etc). There is not a lot of friction here, so it's probably not a big deal either way.
The pilot bearing is intended to be used intermittently, so I would have concerns for long-term life of the pilot bearing if you regularly coasted in gear with the clutch pedal depressed.