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Replying to: tucson_mike (Aug 27, 2008 6:18 am) Down shifting, to slow down, looks wonderful in the movies or on the race track, but real world indicates that every time you operate the clutch, and force the engine to rev, results in less longevity on the associated parts. Compared to engines re builds, clutches, and CV joints, brakes are cheap to replace. Learn the characteristics of your car and let off the throttle so that the car has slowed to a reasonable speed before having to apply the brakes. Once you get use to it, it becomes 2nd nature.  Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Aug 27, 2008 6:34 am) I do the same thing you are recommending: allow my speed to drop in the gear I am in, almost until it bogs, then clutch out and use the foot brake the rest of the way. This is one of the ways a manual-shift car saves gas vs an automatic car.
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Replying to: gizzer777 (Aug 27, 2008 6:24 am) Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Aug 27, 2008 7:42 am) Hard to say...check edmunds. The wait list for the Prius was over 500 in this area and it depends on how you equip them |
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Replying to: nippononly (Aug 27, 2008 7:06 am) True, but he is still wearing the synchronizers in the transmission when he does this, especially if not rev-matching.
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Aug 27, 2008 8:42 am) Once I clutch out when decelerating, I shift it to neutral and release the clutch. I am always below 30 mph at that point anyway, and often below 20. One other way I improve my mileage is to accelerate away from a light and get up to speed, then shift it to neutral and let it coast if there is a light in the distance that is red. I do take care, however, not to drop to an unreasonable speed if I am holding up traffic behind me.
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Replying to: tucson_mike (Aug 26, 2008 4:45 pm) Your mileage improvement has a lot to do with the gasoline formulation used; which changes in the warmer months. With the exact same driving habits my "average" mileage is: Warmer months-41-42 Colder months--34 I never warm up my car in colder weather. You can warm up the engine all you want; but the transmission and other parts are still cold. It is unecessary in a modern automobile. Driving gently until the heater air starts to warm is your best bet. |
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Replying to: nippononly (Aug 27, 2008 4:49 pm) "Once I clutch out when decelerating, I shift it to neutral and release the clutch. I am always below 30 mph at that point anyway, and often below 20" That's the way I drive also. You are also right about the throwout bearing wear. I believe the way you and I drive is the most correct way in minimizing wear. My '99 gets 37 mpg on all highway trips at 75 mph - love it. |
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Replying to: mercury7 (Aug 10, 2008 6:53 pm) Later Caaz
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Replying to: caaz (Aug 27, 2008 8:43 pm) |
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