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Old 06-21-2014, 06:00 PM   #11 (permalink)
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It may be in deceleration mode but the engine is actually off.

Hence fuel cut-off , it is what it implies , it does not limit the fuel it shuts it off.

The engine now turns by the road wheels force on the drive train.

Your ears think its running but its not
your free wheeling at that point.

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