11-02-2012, 01:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRPhil
It's common now for the latest designs of 6/7/8 speed autos to automatically select neutral (without you knowing it) during in-gear idle, to reduce converter drag & save fuel. Not true for the 5-speeds though, so you have to do it yourself !
http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/post130764.html#130764
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Great explanation Phil.
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