January 8, 2011
For hypermiling in a standard transmission, is it okay to use engine braking with the motor off?
I’m trying to conserve gas by turning off my motor when I see the light in front of me turn red. I still like to use engine braking instead of the brakes. Will it be bad for my car’s motor to leave it in gear and use the engine to brake while the ignition is turned off? Vehicle is a ’98 Mazda B2500 (Ford Ranger) fuel injected, standard transmission.
Thanks in advance.
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Comments on For hypermiling in a standard transmission, is it okay to use engine braking with the motor off?
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you cant engine break if the engine is off..
You not only can’t engine brake with the engine off but you aren’t saving enough gas to burn an ant with.
Yes. Better off free wheeling and regular brakes. Engine braking in this vehicle tends to cause the rear tires to shock and unload usually causing an abrupt skid or something like it. You cazn experiment on dry pavement in 4th gear but not a good practice. Brake pads are cheap. Just coast longer.