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Originally Posted by Binger
what about for those of us with automatic transmissions...when I shut off at a light I put it in neutral to restart.
If I mounted a kill switch to the shifter I could put it in neutral and kill the fuel while rolling...but will it restart once I let off the switch because it is an automatic?
Will that cause harm to the transmission puting it back in D while rolling at 25-30mph? or less?
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I'd be careful about doing EOC with an auto trans. I've heard that there are many auto transmissions that can be damaged by running without power to the fluid pumps. I'm no expert on this one, but I know that running an automatic Tundra with the engine off is not recommended. At the very least, look in your owner's manual at the section on towing/dinghy towing. If it gives you any warnings about running the driving wheels in neutral with the engine off, you might consider giving up on EOC and pursue other methods of saving fuel.