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Old 09-10-2008, 11:11 AM   #13 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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Location: Tosev 3 - Atlanta GA
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Red Rover - '01 Nissan Altima GXE
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In a manuel - NICE-on ( Neutral - ICE ON) is less effective that EOC (Engine Off Coasting) in "MOST" cases from data i have collected over the past 6 months or so.

But NICE-on is better than Coasting in gear ( unless you are at the sweet spot for Fuel Cut off). From what i can tell - my Altima does not have Fuel C/O - so for me it is EOC.

Sure there are times where the situation is such that i NICE-on - heavy traffic - or someone acting "Crazy" near me and i want to have that protection of being able to move quickly -

I think the "Waste of time" needs to be viewed as - Waste of time compared to WHAT?
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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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