I've heard that if you move the gear shifter into neutral increases gas mileage if done as apposed to breaking while in drive.
2006-09-07 02:58:02 · 9 answers · asked by Nathan Z 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
Depending on your car and how it is set up ... personally, the 2 or 3 dollars that you might save over a year or so to me really wouldn't be worth the extra wear and tear that you will be putting on your transmission....
2006-09-07 03:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Zenas Walter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No shifting the car into neutral will not improve gas mileage.
The idle speed is set by the car's computer and it will maintain that speed whether the engine is engaged or not.
The answer about the carb still feeding gas is off unless your car is a classic. Production cars have been fuel injected for over a decade now.
Taking the car out of drive is a bad idea because it limits your ability to react in an emergency situation (if you suddenly have to accelerate again).
It also is a burden on the transmission. Automatic cars were not designed to be shifted like a manual.
Also, shifting into neutral doesn't replace braking - it will actually increase the amount you have to brake. If you leave the car in gear, the idling engine will help slow the car (think downshifting in a manual transmission car). Putting the car in neutral as you approach every stop will help you wear through your brake pads even faster.
2006-09-07 10:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by lepninja 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Toyota Prius (automatic) works it all out for you.
The petorl engine cuts out when not required.
The electric motor will act as a generator and recharge the battery when slowing down or going downhill.
A pure electric vehicle is even more efficient - but they have all been recalled and crushed because the drivers were enjoying them so much.
Just driving with more awareness slowing down & accelerating more gently, keeping to speed limits, keeping tyres properly inflated, not carrying excess weight etc will give better (and safer) improvement in MPG than trying to fiddle with gear shift
2006-09-07 10:17:11 · answer #3 · answered by fred 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..whoever told you that probably could sell you some muffler bearings, too. You have no control of the motor when you come to a stop at that point.
In a semi (tractor/ trl), that maneuver would cost you to NOT pass your driving test. Remain in control of the car at all times! Safety first!
2006-09-07 10:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your tacometor when you put it in neutral does it go up or down more revs more gas.
2006-09-07 10:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but I know this does and improves performance and reduces emissions to boot.
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2006-09-07 11:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no think about it your carb is still sending gas to the engine to keep it running
2006-09-07 09:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by the ole ball and chain 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope, you're still reving the same rpms
2006-09-07 10:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by cinderjo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not worth it
2006-09-07 09:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋