Does putting an automatic car in neutral when going down hill really save gas?

Jorge V asked:


it doesn’t just have to be when going down hill…like when coming to a stop or a light or just coasting..does putting a car in neutral save gas.

Brent

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3 Responses to “Does putting an automatic car in neutral when going down hill really save gas?”

1. shelynn102002 Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 2:13 pm

   I don’t know. It seems like it would be more likely to save your brakes.

2. duce Says:
   October 4th, 2008 at 8:55 am

   The engine revs higher in neutral.

3. hermitofnorthdome Says:
   October 6th, 2008 at 5:21 am

   The engine helps to hold it back.

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