I have recently been using the bump start instead of key start in my 5 speed after coasting, because the starter makes a terrible "oh sh*t i cant keep up with the flywheel" sound when the key is first switched to start posotion while coasting.
I now put in the gear i chose, and let the clutch out slowly, the vehicle starts and no shock to the drive train is felt, my mpg appear by the gauge to be going up significantly.
Only time will tell, but I am still abover 3.4 tank and i have gone 160 miles. Usually the best i can get above 3.4 is about 120 mile so either I broke the gas gauge, or my half mile or mile at a time coasting and bump starting is saving a noticable amount of gas.
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