When you lift your foot off the accelerator with a gear engaged, how much fuel does a modern fuel-injected engine use?
- A)The same as when idling
- B)More than when accelerating
- C)Practically none
Show the correct answer
C) Practically none
When coasting in gear without pressing the accelerator, fuel-injected engines cut off the fuel and consumption is practically zero.
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