down shifting and not coasting - Toyota Yaris Forums

wushumasterku · 03-23-2006, 11:43 AM

Hi folks,
I have a question about driving manual. do you downshift all the time? or do you let you car coast to stop and use brakes when necessary?

i heard that the "modern" engines don't actually use any gas when you leave the car in gear. now is this same as downshifting (when they say leave it in gear?) but when you let your car coast in neutral, the engine actually uses some gas.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.

thanks

03-23-2006, 11:43 AM	#1
wushumasterku View User's Garage Drives: 06 White LE HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 173	down shifting and not coasting Hi folks, I have a question about driving manual. do you downshift all the time? or do you let you car coast to stop and use brakes when necessary? i heard that the "modern" engines don't actually use any gas when you leave the car in gear. now is this same as downshifting (when they say leave it in gear?) but when you let your car coast in neutral, the engine actually uses some gas. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. thanks __________________ .