Using DFCO to increase your MPG

[daq421]

Originally Posted by BailOut

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Does this work on both the manual and automatic transmissions (MT and AT)?

Yes, but it is much more efficient with the MT. The MT can achieve DFCO in any gear as long as the clutch is disengaged (meaning you don't have it pushed in) and your foot is not touching the throttle, while the AT can only achieve DFCO with a gear selection lower than D (overDrive), i.e. 3 or L.

Help me understand this.. I should begin using the 3 - L positions on my A/T Yaris to slow down? This is how to activate the DFCO?

-Peter

[BailOut]

Originally Posted by daq421

Help me understand this.. I should begin using the 3 - L positions on my A/T Yaris to slow down? This is how to activate the DFCO?

That's correct, whether slowing down for a stop or just trying to maintain a certain velocity (i.e. on a downhill run).

[daq421]

Originally Posted by BailOut

That's correct, whether slowing down for a stop or just trying to maintain a certain velocity (i.e. on a downhill run).

Hrrm,

So shifting into 3rd (or lower) won't just create engine braking? Or at least just cause higher revs?

Ok I'll try it..
-Peter