You can shut down the engine at long idles. I use the 10 second rule. It's with forced auto stops and pulse-n-glides that we shouldn't do in AT. Sometimes a lead foot early can be better than a limp foot because you want to get to your highest gear sooner than later.
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My 5 pillars of fuel efficiency:- driving style
- aerodynamics
- tires
- weight reduction
- engine maintenance
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