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Old 12-14-2008, 06:24 PM   #49 (permalink)
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yeah, but you have to remember the whole purpose of me doing that experiment was verifying that the engine would keep turning, and the OP wanted to know if it was OK to do so during downhill coasting.

Some modulation can be achieved, as earlier noted, by using the accelerator pedal while the engine is off. This lessens the effect of engine braking to an extent.

A combination of WOT, E-off, trans in gear, would be the scenario necessary for most efficient easyon/easyoff coasting in an Auto.
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