saving gas

[shajbot]

[QUOTE=lgcongbach;2324853]

Originally Posted by shajbot

Keep OverDrive on don't let rpm pass 2,000rpm. quote]

Are u driving a 5 speed manual ? My LE 4 speed in overdrive wont stay under 2000 rpm unless driving in parking lot. Just wonder.

Just V6 with O/D on and a cheap strapped on SRI.

[lgcongbach]

Originally Posted by Armbrust6

does putting it in neutral going down his and then putting back into drive is that better or worse for my car?

It became my habit to throw in N whenever i know that i have to decelerate ( stop sign ahead ). I did some reading about this and this is what i found:

Pro : I notice that cutting transmittion from the engine will spare brake, you also get to rest the foot at stop sign ( not recommended on hill terrain ).

It's logical to believe that letting the car "float" to rest will save gas (all stick driver do that).

Con: THEY said that doing so will produce heavy wear on tranny ... noway to confirm.

Any idea about this ?

[m52go]

about shifting to neutral ... i'd say its helpful sometimes. like if youre going 70 on a highway or something and reach a long downward-sloping hill ... you might as well shift to neutral and drop the tach to <2k; youll maintain speed and drop your rpm

[eddie926]

Some good info on sites like this...

http://www.hypermiling.com/

Do a Google on hypermiling and you may find other interesting articles.

[Creeps228]

neutral doesnt improve gas mileage i just drop in neutral when im at a stop cause i hate holding the brakes just keep proper maintainance and you should be fine

[Hajoca]

I found that shifting into neutral at stoplights did show a reduction of fuel use ( L/hr) because the engine is running accessories like heat blower, lights, defog, radio etc but not the Torque converter.