Engine braking or using Neutral and Brakes?

Originally Posted by 6spd Besides trying to look/sound cool, there is no legitimate reason to downshift while coming to a stop. You can leave the car in gear and just

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Besides trying to look/sound cool, there is no legitimate reason to downshift while coming to a stop. You can leave the car in gear and just apply the brakes for the best fuel mileage, pushing the clutch just before the stop, or put it in neutral as soon as you brake. Whatever floats your boat, but downshifting is just a waste for DD. Unless you anticipate having to accelerate...

That's what I usually do.

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