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To coast or not to coast

12-06-2006, 08:02 AM

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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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