coasting on neutral
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coasting on neutral
Question: I have a manual C6 2006. Is there a risk of damaging my transmission, if I , sometimes, used to coast on the neutral when I got to a traffic light, or approaching a highway exit? Does the oil pump still work on the neutral?
#3
Safety Car
No problems
#4
Won't harm a thing.
Reasons to be in gear:
-ready to go in case you need to make an emergency manuver or escape
-engine braking + brakes shorten stopping distance
-saves fuel (progam cuts fuel when coasting in gear and theottle body position is closed)
Reasons to be in gear:
-ready to go in case you need to make an emergency manuver or escape
-engine braking + brakes shorten stopping distance
-saves fuel (progam cuts fuel when coasting in gear and theottle body position is closed)
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Team Owner
Especially the first one..
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Tis true, depending on state. It's freewheeling, no engine compression braking. Not really a big deal except going down big hills your brakes will get hotter than they otherwise would.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
#9
Le Mans Master
Tis true, depending on state. It's freewheeling, no engine compression braking. Not really a big deal except going down big hills your brakes will get hotter than they otherwise would.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
Last edited by Cherokee Nation; 05-14-2019 at 12:17 AM. Reason: change
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Race Director
Tis true, depending on state. It's freewheeling, no engine compression braking. Not really a big deal except going down big hills your brakes will get hotter than they otherwise would.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
If, for some strange reason, someone does this routinely (there is no upside) the brakes will wear out quicker.
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SnakeQ (05-16-2019)
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Drifting
Reasons to be in gear:
-ready to go in case you need to make an emergency manuver or escape
-engine braking + brakes shorten stopping distance
-saves fuel (progam cuts fuel when coasting in gear and theottle body position is closed)
I also like to coast in Neutral when approaching a traffic light, but only when traffic is very light.
NEUTRAL IS OUR FRIEND!
-ready to go in case you need to make an emergency manuver or escape
-engine braking + brakes shorten stopping distance
-saves fuel (progam cuts fuel when coasting in gear and theottle body position is closed)
I also like to coast in Neutral when approaching a traffic light, but only when traffic is very light.
NEUTRAL IS OUR FRIEND!
#16
It's usually places with a lot of mountains. Dummies try to just coast down the mountain in neutral, their brakes overheat, and off the side they go. Also possible for the motor to stall out and leave you with no power steering or power brakes. Not likely on a good running stock motor, but if you drive a POS on its last legs like a lot of folks do...
#17
Going downhill under control is a consequence of engine braking. On higher compression cars, this can be maintained on most grades to provide way more stopping power than overheated brakes ever could. If you are ever on an interstate with a truck escape ramp, this will save your life.
I've seen many cooked brakes cause accidents at the bottom of long descents.
On my camaro, I'm running a higher compression ls3 engine than my vette which feels like I'm applying 1/4 brake power as soon as engine braking kicks in (you will actually be thrown forward a bit on my seatbelt when I take my foot off the gas, but before I even touch the brake) This is with running a 12 ish compression ratio on it compared to the stock 10.9 I think.
I've seen many cooked brakes cause accidents at the bottom of long descents.
On my camaro, I'm running a higher compression ls3 engine than my vette which feels like I'm applying 1/4 brake power as soon as engine braking kicks in (you will actually be thrown forward a bit on my seatbelt when I take my foot off the gas, but before I even touch the brake) This is with running a 12 ish compression ratio on it compared to the stock 10.9 I think.
#18
Do what Slade said. There's really no reason to coast in neutral.
Also I love engine braking. It is an amazing thing and is a great tool when driving.
Also I love engine braking. It is an amazing thing and is a great tool when driving.
#19
Racer
I like to utilize my car to the fullest to get the true sports car experience. I like to downshift all the way to the stop. As someone mentioned, leaving the car in a gear gives you the advantage if you had to make a maneuver to avoid a collision or whatever.
When riding my Harley and stopped at a traffic light, I am in first gear with the clutch disengaged. If someone is coming up on my too fast, I merely have to engage the clutch to get out of his/her way. I apply the same principal when driving my car.
When riding my Harley and stopped at a traffic light, I am in first gear with the clutch disengaged. If someone is coming up on my too fast, I merely have to engage the clutch to get out of his/her way. I apply the same principal when driving my car.