Q: when shifting into neutral... clutch?

[Sparcoboy]

Originally Posted by why?

not it wasn't, it was wrong. Neutral will get better gas mileage in most situations, leaving the car in gear can get better gas mileage in certain unusual situations, like going down a very steep hill, or when you want to stop anyways. Other than those two situations coasting in neutral will get better gas mileage.

No you're wrong, when your in neutral, or depressed clutch, the car has to idle the engine, using fuel. When left in gear, clutch engaged, the car will drive the engine so no fuel is needed to keep the engine above idle.