DFCO and Autos

[GeneW]

Originally Posted by mark2908

It depends on how much "braking" you want. DFCO at lower rpm's is less engine braking than at higher rpm's.
DFCO will stay on as long as forward momentum is maintained, down to about 700 rpm in D. (warm engine) I try to keep in DFCO at the lowest rpm or the highest gear possible.
If I still have room and momentum at 700 rpm in D... I shift to 3rd to stay in DFCO a bit longer. I use DFCO on flat terrain and even uphill approaching stops if momentum and time allows.

Mark

I've seen the same thing. except I try to avoid DFCO approaching a hill. I figure that the momentum is like money in the bank which I did not wish to waste.

Gene