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JCL12 · 08-06-2007, 03:16 PM

What do you all think of this:

My box is a tiptronic. Despite the auto-trans, my box has some pretty darn strong engine braking. (I am not used to this)

When coming to a spotlight or going down a hill, what do you all think of putting the car into neutral to eliminate engine braking and coast with less friction? Although it'll definetly save me some gas, is frequent "shifting" from drive to neutral going to cause premature wear and tear on the transmission?

Thoughts and comments?

08-06-2007, 03:16 PM	#1
JCL12 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 203	Shifting into Neutral to Save Gas? What do you all think of this: My box is a tiptronic. Despite the auto-trans, my box has some pretty darn strong engine braking. (I am not used to this) When coming to a spotlight or going down a hill, what do you all think of putting the car into neutral to eliminate engine braking and coast with less friction? Although it'll definetly save me some gas, is frequent "shifting" from drive to neutral going to cause premature wear and tear on the transmission? Thoughts and comments?