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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-10-2013, 11:35 PM
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Posted By alvaro84
I think it was about coasting in neutral, with...

I think it was about coasting in neutral, with the engine off, which really takes power steering/brakes away. Though you should be able to brake a few times before it stops working.



It seems...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-09-2013, 07:19 PM
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Posted By ciderbarrel
Crazy Fiat 500 gets a 580-hp Lamborghini V-12 |...

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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-08-2013, 10:50 PM
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Posted By Occasionally6
If I can return to the OP. I think...

If I can return to the OP.



I think that this is something that has been overlooked or not explained adequately:

"I've been extra diligent about throwing the car into neutral and coasting."...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-05-2013, 03:27 PM
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Posted By razor02097
hypermiling is like playing an arcade game. You...

hypermiling is like playing an arcade game. You put money in to play. If you are trying to be super careful and never try new techniques you won't get any better at the game.

Sophia is trying...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-05-2013, 02:58 PM
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Posted By MetroMPG
You're essentially describing pulse and engine-on...

You're essentially describing pulse and engine-on gliding. Albeit with gentle pulses.

I wouldn't worry about trying to adopt that technique any more than you already are.



If that's the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-05-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,448
Posted By MetroMPG
This thread is veering toward personal insults. ...

This thread is veering toward personal insults.

Please try to stay on topic, be civil (constructive), or don't post at all.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-04-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,448
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Careful, don't mistake precision for accurracy. ...

Careful, don't mistake precision for accurracy. Both are important, but just because a number is more precise doesn't necessarily mean it's more accurate.

+1 on Old Tele man's suggestion on the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-02-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 19,448
Posted By gone-ot
Atheria -- something to remember, BRAND NEW tires...

Atheria -- something to remember, BRAND NEW tires have more rolling-resistance than used tires. So, your MPG numbers will be somewhat lower than expected until the tires have been 'broken-in,'...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-07-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Gealii
As new as your car is it would be worth looking...

As new as your car is it would be worth looking to see if you have dfco ( deceleration fuel cut off) which is basically an engine kill switch without turning everything off as long as you remain in...
Forum: Success Stories 09-05-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,075
Posted By arcosine
Manual 5 speed. I coast in neutral or press...

Manual 5 speed. I coast in neutral or press clutch in or with engine engaged, but ignition off if coming up to a stop. No pump in manual transmission.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-09-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By LeanBurn
What is the critical point here that seems to be...

What is the critical point here that seems to be overlooked is have you hooked up a scanguage and tested fuel consumption between coasting in neutral with engine running and leaving it in gear and...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-24-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By jtlemon
The transmission will be fine

I am not an expert on toyota's however I am an ASE certified master technician and a GM master technician and here is my two cents:
1- Automatic transmissions do not have a "neutral gear" when they...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-21-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By user removed
A 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine uses about .25...

A 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine uses about .25 gallon of fuel idling. My 02 Insight (1 liter 3 cyl) used .11 GPH idling. Your Toyota probably uses between .15 and .20 GPH while coasting in neutral with...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-21-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By ksa8907
For shifting back to drive while at speed, just...

For shifting back to drive while at speed, just give it some gas to match the rpms to whatever speed it should be turning when in gear, like a manual.

Metal powder from the gears is normal,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-21-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By UltArc
I am by no way a professional at all, but I have...

I am by no way a professional at all, but I have a little experience that may help.

My 89 S10 Blazer, in 2007, had its tranny taken apart by my mechanic, a Jehovas witness. He aaid there were...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By GRU
The owners manual will say the car should not be...

The owners manual will say the car should not be towed with all wheels on the ground because the engine is not running if you do that
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By mcrews
I had a totota avalon that I engine on coasted in...

I had a totota avalon that I engine on coasted in neutral....alot. never had a problem sold the car at 216,000 miles
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By user removed
In most conventional automatic transmissions the...

In most conventional automatic transmissions the primary pump is driven off of the torque converter. As long as the engine is running you have pressure for lubrication and to activate the bands which...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Frank Lee
SOME metal- depending on what and how much there...

SOME metal- depending on what and how much there is- is normal and not automatically a cause for alarm.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Frank Lee
If it's a gentle re-engagement I'd say it's fine...

If it's a gentle re-engagement I'd say it's fine and if there's a clunk, grind, or lurch I'd say it's not.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By night9
I think the real concern is not the coasting in...

I think the real concern is not the coasting in neutral (as long as the car is running) but actually putting the car back in gear from nuetral at speed repeatedly that may wear components on the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Frank Lee
"Wear out the neutral gears"? I'd be inclined to...

"Wear out the neutral gears"? I'd be inclined to not trust that mechanic anymore.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Ford Man
As others have already stated, I don't think it...

As others have already stated, I don't think it will damage the transmission as long as the engine is running and pumping fluid.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,860
Posted By Phantom
Neutral gear? If it is in neutral it is not in...

Neutral gear? If it is in neutral it is not in gear. You will be fine as long as the car if running when rolling in neutral as the engine keeps trans fluid pumping. If the car is off trans fluid does...
Forum: Introductions 07-20-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By mcrews
Atheria, Welcome!! Add air to you tires. take...

Atheria,
Welcome!!
Add air to you tires. take them to 40 psi and see if you like the ride,
Some go higher, maybe 50psi.
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