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Old 09-16-2014, 01:01 PM   #76 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
As far as the braking is concerned, I watch the instant MPG when I'm driving others' cars and there is usually a break-even point in neutral coasting where you're using more fuel conserving momentum while coasting than you would be simply slowing in Drive (DFCO). To brake after that point would be, in my opinion, foolish.
How long do cars stay in DFCO? At what point does the engine start propelling instead of braking the car?
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