Shifting to Neutral?
11-19-2003, 07:39 PM
#16
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
scribbled:
>Hi,
>If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
>Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
>you learn shifting patterns.
I think he has an automatic transmission.
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Phillip Weston
Taumarunui, New Zealand
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scribbled:
>Hi,
>If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
>Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
>you learn shifting patterns.
I think he has an automatic transmission.
--
Phillip Weston
Taumarunui, New Zealand
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11-19-2003, 07:39 PM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
scribbled:
>Hi,
>If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
>Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
>you learn shifting patterns.
I think he has an automatic transmission.
--
Phillip Weston
Taumarunui, New Zealand
Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
scribbled:
>Hi,
>If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
>Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
>you learn shifting patterns.
I think he has an automatic transmission.
--
Phillip Weston
Taumarunui, New Zealand
Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
11-20-2003, 04:16 PM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
Chevy Malibus from the 1980's had a "Mileage Meter" on the dash that was
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
11-20-2003, 04:16 PM
#23
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
Chevy Malibus from the 1980's had a "Mileage Meter" on the dash that was
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
11-20-2003, 04:16 PM
#24
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
Chevy Malibus from the 1980's had a "Mileage Meter" on the dash that was
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
11-20-2003, 04:16 PM
#25
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
Chevy Malibus from the 1980's had a "Mileage Meter" on the dash that was
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
just a vacuum gauge.
"Phillip Weston" <phillip.weston@quicksilver.net.nz> wrote in message
news:l93orvobbee2agp2t0gm3o56h6ombs8smu@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:40:55 GMT, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca>
> scribbled:
>
> >Hi,
> >If you really want to maximize gas mileage, install a dash vacuum gauge.
> >Keep the vacuum level as high as you can at all times. It'll also help
> >you learn shifting patterns.
>
> I think he has an automatic transmission.
>
>
> --
> Phillip Weston
> Taumarunui, New Zealand
>
> Remove the obvious spamblock to reply via e-mail.
11-23-2003, 06:47 AM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
gbsmith wrote:
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
11-23-2003, 06:47 AM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
gbsmith wrote:
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
11-23-2003, 06:47 AM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
gbsmith wrote:
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
11-23-2003, 06:47 AM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
gbsmith wrote:
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
>
> I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
> shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
> any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
> you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
> myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
> off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>
A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
Eric
11-23-2003, 10:34 AM
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Re: Shifting to Neutral?
I never sit longer than 2 minutes at a light. If at a RR crossing, I
shut the engine off.
I'm still concerned because the car, an '04 Civic, still only gets 22.5
MPG. Granted it only has 640 miles on it, but I'd like better
performance than that. I'm so light on the gas. I know I don't have a
heavy foot when driving.
Eric wrote:
> gbsmith wrote:
>
>>I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
>>shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
>>any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
>>you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
>>myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
>>off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>>
>
>
> A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
> excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
> is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
>
> Eric
shut the engine off.
I'm still concerned because the car, an '04 Civic, still only gets 22.5
MPG. Granted it only has 640 miles on it, but I'd like better
performance than that. I'm so light on the gas. I know I don't have a
heavy foot when driving.
Eric wrote:
> gbsmith wrote:
>
>>I seem to recall advice from the 70s during the "energy crisis" that
>>shifting to neutral at a red light helps conserve gasoline. Is there
>>any truth to this? I also recall that it's wise to shut the car off if
>>you're going to be idle for more than a minute. Personally, I can't see
>>myself shutting the car off at every light -- I don't. But I do turn it
>>off at RR crossings when the trains come.
>>
>
>
> A new car (or an old one with a new engine) should not be allowed to idle
> excessively. I don't have a precise definition of what excessive actually
> is, but I wouldn't let it sit at idle for more than about 5 minutes.
>
> Eric
