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      10-26-2012, 03:30 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by ric124 View Post
Correct, better you put the car in 6th and come off the gas. At that point you are using no gas and car is just rolling and engine is compressing.
You actually shouldn't just jump to 6th. You can still lug the motor depending on your speed. A gear that's more appropriate for the speed is best.

No matter what gear you're in, there's no fuel delivered while coasting downhill. There IS if you're in neutral however....
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