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saunders1313 · 10-24-2008, 07:19 AM

Apparently I'm not getting this whole coasting in gear thing, and the engine isn't using fuel. Someone explain this to me. If you coast in gear, the engine isn't using fuel, but you don't coast as far. That's the theory right. Does this apply to all newer cars? If so define 'newer'. Also, at what point does the engine being using fuel again, when you push the accelerator or the brake? Someone help me out.

10-24-2008, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
saunders1313 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glassboro, NJ Posts: 88 Kawi - '04 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 90 day: 56.48 mpg (US) The Monte - '99 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 90 day: 26.52 mpg (US) Mazda - '10 Mazda 3i 90 day: 35.15 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Coasting in gear question Apparently I'm not getting this whole coasting in gear thing, and the engine isn't using fuel. Someone explain this to me. If you coast in gear, the engine isn't using fuel, but you don't coast as far. That's the theory right. Does this apply to all newer cars? If so define 'newer'. Also, at what point does the engine being using fuel again, when you push the accelerator or the brake? Someone help me out. __________________ Goal one= 30mpg on The Monte by changing the nut that connects the steering wheel to the seat.