On Sep 6, 2005, at 11:58 AM, Robert Cardo wrote:

> <<I don't understand how your point #5 will improve fuel economy.
>
> 5. Use the brakes, not the throttle plate, to slow down the car. Push
> the clutch in when approaching a stop instead of depending on the drag
> of the engine.>>

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> The minimal fuel savings from free wheeling is nill, and all your going
> to be doing more brake jobs than the fuel savings are going to be .

Done the math on that? You know that you're sucking fuel through the
system when you don't have to. Don't want to do it? Don't . I'm just
telling you what I did to get the improvement I'm getting.
>
> A Real Bad idea.
>
>

Overstating the case.

Jim

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