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[J R Read_HML]

Frank,

I've seen that statement from Bob M before.  I cannot agree 100% with that.
Yes, probably an indicator, but not necessarily.

I (stick shift) can use less brake by always downshifting.  This is actually
a little foolish because brakes are easier and cheaper than clutches, BUT it
CAN be done.  Also, it possibly uses MORE gas by revving the engine higher
than it would be if the brakes only were used to stop.  It would have the
effect of making the brake shoes last longer, but THAT (in and of itself)
would NOT mean that I was a conservative user of gasoline.

Also, I would think that gentle STARTS would have a much greater effect on
mileage than gentle stops.

Someone who always has a heavy foot away from the light and downshifts to
stop could be using a LOT of gas, but not much brake.

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Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <FrankCB@aol.com>

>     For ALL cars (turbo and NA) the secret to good gas mileage is
MINIMIZING
> the use of brakes.  Bob Marlow calls it "anticipatory driving".  Every
time
> you step on the brakes you're throwing away $$$ you spent on gas.
>     Frank "frugal" Burkhard