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MetroMPG · 06-11-2022, 08:59 AM

It's splitting hairs. Tiny benefit.

It saves you a second or two if you stop the engine before shifting to park.

You save another second or two of fuel if you stop the engine *before* you come to a complete stop in your parking spot.

I do this regularly in automatic cars I drive.

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