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Originally Posted by parallelevan
I have an 07 honda fit new to me. Since I found this site I've herd of this alot please elaborate.
How long does the engine have to be off and started back up  to benefit over neutral idiling?
How viable is this technique saving gas over wearing out my electrical system. (At so can't gear start) |
When I had my MPGuino, idle was .25gph once warmed and .35-.40gph just after starting for I forget how long now. At the time though I measured it with the second hand on my watch and did the math. It worked out to shutting down broke even then payed for it self after a stop of about 5 to 8 seconds or longer. This was in a 95 honda civic. Other cars I have measured (with an ultra gauge so by necessity newer than 96 and fuel injected) have given similar proportions so the pay off shut down time is about the same.
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