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Old 05-14-2019, 10:23 PM   #167
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Originally Posted by ermax View Post
When engine braking you are removing load not adding it. If you want to get technical you are actually putting more load and using more fuel by letting it idle vs letting it cut all fuel and ignition when decelerating.
Actually it causes a high*manifold vacuum which the cylinders have to work against. This saps energy and produces the majority of the engine braking force.

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