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Old 04-22-2013, 07:23 PM   #310
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Originally Posted by reeves View Post
I do notice.. when 'coasting' to a stop, if you put the car in NEUTRAL, the AFR remains around ~14. But if you keep the car in gear, the AFR goes up to 20+.. Does that mean you get BETTER MPG's if you keep the car in gear when approaching a stoplight, rather than putting it into neutral?
Yes, your car goes into fuel cut and uses its own momentum to keep the engine spinning basically.

Look at your fuel usage gauge next time. Let off (above ~1400 rpm) and it'll go right down to 0 L/100km, whereas if you shift to neutral, you're still burning fuel to keep the engine idling.
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