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Old 06-12-2015, 06:54 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I've been using engine-off coasting in my Toyota 4x4 pickup for a while now, as it has no power anything. However, after 2 braking events, the booster runs out and the braking effort gets very heavy. This can be dangerous on long coasts, especially on long downhills. So with the engine off, I just stick it in gear (4th, 1:1) and release the clutch - voila! brake boosting is back. This works great when I have momentum to spare.

And by the way, the Scangauge will not automatically calibrate. Adjust the fuel amount input on each fillup and it should get closer and closer to actual fuel used.
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I'm not coasting, I'm shifting slowly.
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