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Old 10-29-2008, 07:04 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I usually put my car into Neutral and this lowers the engine idle speed. Does this reduce gas consumption or am I just a nut?
Probably not much. If you are on the flat, the line is straight, and the car weighs less than 2500 lbs, you could open the door and push it with your feet. The best situation is a slight incline and let gravity do the work.

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