[Vwdiesel] Why gasss cars mpg sucks

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> A couple of things...first, the TDI DOES shut off all injection
> in a coast operation.  I've observed that, and verified it as
> correct behavior for the TDI.
> 
> 

  So when you top over a hill, (and keep going of course)  the TDI 
engine actually shuts off?  Seems like something DOT wouldn't 
approve of regardless of ramifications or not.  Seems like a 
freewheeling (ala E-mode) would save even more fuel.  If that's 
the intent.
    Loren