Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Jul 9, 10:28 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
<"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> Using engine braking will virtually shut of the flow of fuel to the
> injectors, making the engine use less fuel than in coasting. What the
> above-mentiuoned clowns don't take into consideration is that unless you
> are going down a pretty steep hill, engine braking will slow the car too
> fast to save much gas. Coasting is the way to go on level roads or
> gentle downhills. The main downside is that coasting in neutral is
> illegal in many places, but when done carefully I think it's safer than
> much of the legal stuff that people do while driving, and I've never
> been stopped for it...
What? I never heard of this... Where is coasting illegal? Man, you
learn something everyday (and still die dumb)!
<"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> Using engine braking will virtually shut of the flow of fuel to the
> injectors, making the engine use less fuel than in coasting. What the
> above-mentiuoned clowns don't take into consideration is that unless you
> are going down a pretty steep hill, engine braking will slow the car too
> fast to save much gas. Coasting is the way to go on level roads or
> gentle downhills. The main downside is that coasting in neutral is
> illegal in many places, but when done carefully I think it's safer than
> much of the legal stuff that people do while driving, and I've never
> been stopped for it...
What? I never heard of this... Where is coasting illegal? Man, you
learn something everyday (and still die dumb)!
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
"gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
> by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Then you're not doing it correctly.
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
"gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
> by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Then you're not doing it correctly.
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
"gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
> by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Then you're not doing it correctly.
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:45:08 +0000, mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:45:08 +0000, mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:45:08 +0000, mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
> * Accelerate as slowly as is safe. Going 65 doesn't waste as much gas as
> getting there in 10 seconds.
>
> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> the gas and brake pedals.
Where's the fun in that?
Of course, when you own a Supra, you don't really *care* about fuel
economy!
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:15:34 +0000, gigelus2k3 wrote:
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:15:34 +0000, gigelus2k3 wrote:
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:15:34 +0000, gigelus2k3 wrote:
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net>
> wrote:
>> * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
>> the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking instead
> of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of course). Is
> there a downside to coasting?
>
> I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down by
> about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
Also,brakes are cheaper (and easier) than a clutch.
Of course, I downshift 90% of the time...
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
gigelus2k3 wrote:
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
gigelus2k3 wrote:
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
gigelus2k3 wrote:
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
>
> On Jul 9, 8:45 pm, "mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"
> <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS>"@verizon.net> wrote:
> > * Coast when possible and safe, rather than going back and forth between
> > the gas and brake pedals.
>
> What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
> coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
> clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
> instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
> course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
Why people take these entertainers seriously continues to baffle me. I gave
up on them one day a long time ago after they told one caller that the
problem with their '84 Prelude was their clutch slave cylinder (the car uses
a cable) and they told another caller that he could go ahead and turn any
screw on his '84 Civic's carburetor in order to adjust it (the adjustment
screw for the auxiliary barrel is set at the factory with a special tool and
rarely needs to be adjusted during the life of the car even during a carb
overhaul).
Eric
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Re: Simple Techniques To Increase Gas Mileage of Your Car
Brian Smith wrote:
> "gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1184044534.276448.53530@x35g2000prf.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
>>coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
>>clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
>>instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
>>course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
>
> It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
> the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
>
>
>>I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
>>by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
>
>
> Then you're not doing it correctly.
>
>
So reducing fuel consumption by 75% for 25 feet saves more gas than
reducing it by 50% for 200 feet? Ok, if you say so. ;-)
> "gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1184044534.276448.53530@x35g2000prf.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
>>coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
>>clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
>>instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
>>course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
>
> It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
> the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
>
>
>>I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
>>by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
>
>
> Then you're not doing it correctly.
>
>
So reducing fuel consumption by 75% for 25 feet saves more gas than
reducing it by 50% for 200 feet? Ok, if you say so. ;-)
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Brian Smith wrote:
> "gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1184044534.276448.53530@x35g2000prf.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
>>coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
>>clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
>>instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
>>course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
>
> It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
> the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
>
>
>>I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
>>by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
>
>
> Then you're not doing it correctly.
>
>
So reducing fuel consumption by 75% for 25 feet saves more gas than
reducing it by 50% for 200 feet? Ok, if you say so. ;-)
> "gigelus2k3" <popescu.serban@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1184044534.276448.53530@x35g2000prf.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>What's up with all the advice to brake using downshifting instead of
>>coasting (manual tranny, of course)? I even heard this Sunday the two
>>clowns at cartalk claiming that downshifting is the way to braking
>>instead of bleeding off speed by only friction (when possible, of
>>course). Is there a downside to coasting?
>
>
> It's against the law in most if not all jurisdictions. It also lessens
> the amount of control one has over their vehicle.
>
>
>>I remember trying braking using downshifting and my mileage went down
>>by about 15% (city driving, from 35 to 30). Why would I want this?
>
>
> Then you're not doing it correctly.
>
>
So reducing fuel consumption by 75% for 25 feet saves more gas than
reducing it by 50% for 200 feet? Ok, if you say so. ;-)