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When descending in a manual-transmission car, should you select neutral to save fuel?

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No, it removes engine braking and makes speed control harder.

No. Engine braking is lost and speed may be harder to control. Use an appropriate gear without excessive engine speed and apply the service brake when needed. Many fuel-injected engines cut fuel during engine braking under particular conditions; this does not mean zero consumption for every vehicle or descent.

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  • Yes, every engine uses zero fuel in neutral.

  • No, it removes engine braking and makes speed control harder.

  • No, solely because selecting neutral always breaks the engine.

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