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j12piprius · 10-22-2014, 10:13 PM

My '99 civic used more gas during a trip using eoFc than expected. I suspected that the civic was using gas based on RPMs when the engine was off, and have not used eoFc since that time. Also I think bump starting is not as effective above 40 mph, where the range is on my trips.

Even if bump starting didn't [ lose momentum ] above 40 mph, there's not that much difference between having the engine on or off when coasting in neutral, plus the safety, electrical, efficiency and convenience benefits of having the engine on. Thus, I coast in neutral with the engine still on.

10-22-2014, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
j12piprius Liberty Lover Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: central california Posts: 587 pris prius - '12 Toyota plug in prius 90 day: 71.09 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 83 Times in 60 Posts	engine on coasting My '99 civic used more gas during a trip using eoFc than expected. I suspected that the civic was using gas based on RPMs when the engine was off, and have not used eoFc since that time. Also I think bump starting is not as effective above 40 mph, where the range is on my trips. Even if bump starting didn't [ lose momentum ] above 40 mph, there's not that much difference between having the engine on or off when coasting in neutral, plus the safety, electrical, efficiency and convenience benefits of having the engine on. Thus, I coast in neutral with the engine still on. Last edited by j12piprius; 10-23-2014 at 06:20 PM..