If you leave it in gear, doesn't the engine just not pull in as much fuel? Yes, it will pull enough to keep going, that's a given. But if you just let off the gas, it's not putting any more fuel into the engine than is required to keep it spinning. If it was putting additional fuel into the engine, your car would speed up, and not coast.
Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
as long as the engine is firing, you're still burning gas
No. My foot isn't on the gas pedal.
I would be intrigued to know of this perpetual motion device you have constructed.
According to that, a car parked running in a garage should be perfectly safe.
But they're not. They produce exhaust, which can kill people. Exhaust is a product of combustion. The car burns gas even when just sitting there - it does need to burn fuel to keep the engine running.
Duh.
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
:laugh:
You smarmy bastard. I know what you're doing.
*looks closely at DBZ's avatar*
Interesting point. Especially judging by the brevity of the replies, such as "No. I'm saving gas," and the lack of rational argument, this could just be like someone digging up an ant nest and laughing as they scramble all over the place.
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