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      02-08-2008, 02:08 AM   #121
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Your car will get better mileage rolling downhill in 6th, than it gets rolling downhill in neutral.

This is why we need this thread.

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Originally Posted by jnizzle View Post
I have a question regarding going on an incline in traffic. Every morning I have to get on the freeway and the entrance ramp that allows 2 cars per green light is on an incline. I crawl up the ramp somewhat slipping/feathering the clutch and applying enough throttle to keep moving. I'll brake when i have to and keep the clutch in at the same time as its very brief before I start moving again. The whole time going up the ramp I do not fully engage the clutch. Is what Im doing incorrect?
yah that's bad for your clutch... that's like those who sit at traffic lights and keep going back and forth using the clutch (aka Mantis )
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