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To coast or not to coast
So I have something that's really been irritating me. My father-in-law (great guy, not the typical FIL) like to "coast" when driving. If there is a slight down hill grade - even for a 1/4 mile - he slips it into neutral and coasts until the truck starts to slow down. He give it a little gas to bump up the RPMs and then slips it back into drive. 
He's driving a Excursion with a stroker for what it's worth.
There's more. If he's coming to a stop light. You got it, slips it into neutral and lets the truck coast all the way until he needs to put the brakes on. Every time I drive with him, I have my eyes on the side mirrors expecting ****** off people swerving around us because the coasting can get below the speed limit. It's extremely annoying, but . . .
is there any damage that can occur as a result of this? My biggest concern was slipping the tranny back into gear. Your thoughts?
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'03 2500 QC 4X4, 48RE, Laramie 2FH, SRW, SB, Light/Tow/Protection groups, anti-spin, Graphite w/taupe leather, American Racing Mojave (teflon) wrapped in 295 Nitto Grapplers. Yakima MegaWarrior w/Extension cargo rack.
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