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Driving technique. Is NICE bad for transmission?
On my automatic 11 Camry or any gas car I've been using the following technique to minimize gas use:
DWL for hills
Turn off at stoplights once engine is warm
Shift into neutral approaching a stop and at the stop (stress on drivetrain from keeping it in D while holding brakes?)
Downshift while braking using sport mode (keeping rpm under 3k)
Shift into neutral and engine off for long coast on empty street
I just learned the transmission pump is driven off the torque converter so putting the car in neutral, ICE on or off, means no fluid or lubrication while neutral coasting. If I understand correctly, this is damaging to the transmission. I see NICE on recommend often, can anyone explain? Thanks
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