As the price of gasoline goes up day by day, some drivers say "neutral gear when coasting downhill and stopping in traffic signals, and save money'. Actually, my friend usually does so and he is sure he is saving gas and money.
Is it true?
It seems not. I searched and looked up several sites dealing with the problem. They argue some points.
First of all, it's unsafe. From Popular Mechanics (http://www.popularmechanics.com),
Second, it's not a way to save gasoline. It's still arguable between drivers on online clubs, but most of experts and mechanics says that it's same or more gasoline is consuming when coasting or stopping as long as you stop for 3 minutes or more. This result is obtained after testing with different cars.
In addition, it's arguable that frequent changing gears may harm transmission.
By the way, there is one more thing worth mentioning. Besides gas saving issue, neutral gear in traffic signal can save the Earth - about 30% less green-house gases and about 60% less air pollutants. In experiment, drivers change the gear to neutral for 2 minutes, 10 times per day. The result says that 'Neutral gear can save our Earth'. In addition, interestingly, they argue that it can save gas - about 22% less gas consuming.
Save Gas, Be Safe, and Be Green. Which company will create this dream vehicle?
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Is it true?
It seems not. I searched and looked up several sites dealing with the problem. They argue some points.
First of all, it's unsafe. From Popular Mechanics (http://www.popularmechanics.com),
"It's a bad idea to coast downhill or up to a stop sign in neutral. It's unsafe. You need to be able to use the accelerator to avoid an unexpected road hazard; cars don't handle well in neutral during sharp cornering maneuvers when the engine isn't connected to the drivetrain."
In addition, it's arguable that frequent changing gears may harm transmission. By the way, there is one more thing worth mentioning. Besides gas saving issue, neutral gear in traffic signal can save the Earth - about 30% less green-house gases and about 60% less air pollutants. In experiment, drivers change the gear to neutral for 2 minutes, 10 times per day. The result says that 'Neutral gear can save our Earth'. In addition, interestingly, they argue that it can save gas - about 22% less gas consuming.
Save Gas, Be Safe, and Be Green. Which company will create this dream vehicle?
*My writing is not good. Who wanna help me to improve it?*
Neutral Gear, Saving Gas or Dangerous or Green?