jessica_rabbit said:
PDJetta: Will do.
Lightflyer1, bjmarler: Really? I didn't know coasting in gear uses no fuel. Even in 2nd or 3rd? Thanks guys.
When there is no accellerator pedal input and engine speed is above a certain speed, the VAG-COM will report that zero fuel is being injected.
There has been much debate about if there is actually zero fuel injected or if the amount is so small that the computer cannot report it.
BUT the computer can report the amount of fuel injected at an idle, so if there is any amount being injected in the over-run condition, it is less than at idle.
Then we find the argument that you won't coast as far in gear Vs in Neutral.
Also there are laws beyond the laws of physics to consider. Apparently it is illegal to coast in neutral in some or all places. Although the question is asked, "How would Johhny Law know?
I think those are the biggest agruments found here.
Me? I do a little of everything and leave the OCD fuel mileage numbers for others.