Does Coasting in Neutral Save Fuel for Fuel-Injected Cars?
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Coasting in neutral for fuel-injected cars: Does not save fuel. Below is an introduction related to coasting in fuel-injected vehicles: 1. Advantages of fuel-injected vehicles: When starting a fuel-injected engine, it is generally unnecessary to press the accelerator, as fuel-injected engines are equipped with cold-start enrichment and automatic fast idle functions, ensuring smooth engine start whether the vehicle is cold or warm. 2. Disadvantages of fuel-injected vehicles: When going downhill, releasing the accelerator reduces the generator's load, putting the vehicle in a "coasting" state. At this point, the fuel injection system automatically reduces fuel output. If neutral coasting is selected, the engine remains in idle mode, and fuel consumption does not decrease significantly. 3. Hazards of fuel-injected vehicles: With the gear lever in neutral, engine braking is not possible, accelerating brake pad wear and potentially leading to brake failure, which can easily cause traffic accidents.