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Subject:Re: Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
From:mark drillock
Date:Sun, 31 May 2009 21:12:02 -0700

Are you planning to factor in added clutch and tranny wear or just only
look at fuel economy while ignoring other costs from various behaviors?

Mark

John Rodgers wrote:
> I have a favorite spot along a certain road, and I like to see just how
> much push momentum will give my 88 GL from a certain hill and at a
> certain speed in certain configurations when I crest that hill. I
> disengage the engine and just let the ol' 88 GL roll to see how far it
> will go.
>
> My question is: Which scenario below will offer the least resistance or
> friction to oppose momentum.
>
> Given:
>
> Scenario #1: At speed, the clutch is depressed, the transmission is
> placed in neutral, then  the clutch pedal is released and remains there
> until roll out is complete
>
> Or;
>
> Scenario #2: At speed,  the engine is disengaged from the tranny by
> simply pushing in the clutch and holding it there until my roll-out is
> completed.
>
> Anyone ever looked at this difference?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>