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skyl4rk · 03-14-2009, 10:59 AM

There are huge fuel efficiency benefits to engine off coasting. Bump start in a gear one or two higher than you would be driving at the speed you are bump starting.

03-14-2009, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
skyl4rk Coasting Down the Peak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: M I C H I G A N Posts: 514 Toyauto Pickup - '94 Toyota Pickup 2WD 90 day: 36.32 mpg (US) Versa Base - '09 Versa Sedan 1.6 Base Team Nissan 90 day: 41.69 mpg (US) Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 35 Posts	There are huge fuel efficiency benefits to engine off coasting. Bump start in a gear one or two higher than you would be driving at the speed you are bump starting. __________________ Nissan Versa Aeromods