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12-16-2008, 10:58 AM
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Steals terrorist's lunch
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
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It does save gas because it decreases drag on the engine but it is nowhere near as efficient as just turning off the engine.
The wear on the transmission from going between N and D is negligible, and represents much less forces than even moderate acceleration. Prior to the mid 1990's some American makes did indeed have issues with frequent manual gear selections on an AT, and one South Korean manufacturer still does (Daewoo, makers of the Chevy Aveo), but it is nothing to worry about in the Yaris.
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