- Jul 5, 2001
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To slow down do you put in neutral and then press the brake pedal, downshift and press the brake pedal, or downshift only. I downshift and brake.
Also, is it more fuel efficient to downshift and brake rather than putting it in neutral to brake? I was under the impression that it is more fuel efficient to downshift because the inertia of the wheels keep the engine moving so the gas isn't being used. Is this true?
Also, is it more fuel efficient to downshift and brake rather than putting it in neutral to brake? I was under the impression that it is more fuel efficient to downshift because the inertia of the wheels keep the engine moving so the gas isn't being used. Is this true?