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2004 Toyota Rav4 Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Mechanic, Transmission.
Mileage: 84,000 miles.

Asked on July 20, 2011

Driving with neutral

Do i save gas by putting the transmission into neutral (automatic car) when decelerating and/or stopping? and are there any mechanical problems that can arise from doing this?
Avatar Asked by luch

Answer

Replied on July 20, 2011

No, any saving will be minor you will not gain very much at all,just that if in neutral especially when decelerating, if you need power in an emergency you may not remember to select drive and you can get into trouble.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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