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Originally Posted by tacodan
A question if I may? When coasting down a long grade, is it better to shift to N and let out the clutch pedal, or is the fuel injection shutting down if I coast down the grade in gear.
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TacoDan
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3 options
1) Leave it in gear; down shif as needed to keep it over 1200 rpms (safe fuel cut off rpm without scangauge) You will slow down faster than 2 and 3! (it is what I do most of the time)
2) throw it in neutral More coasting distance, but you are burning fuel. CAN be best option for some situations
3) put it in neutral turn off the engine. Best Fuel economy, best coasting distance. HOWEVER BE CAREFUL! there will be no power steering, limited power brakes, make sure you don't lock your steering wheel.
All depends on your comfort level/ situation. if you use #3 try it a few times in an empty parking lot to make sure you are comfortable/ safe with it.