Mostly tip as I can switch in higher gear sooner and keep in higher gear for longer making engine work at lower revs this has improved mpg by 1-2 mpg on short local runs. It also allows to preselect lower gear saving time on downshifts when flooring. I do use engine braking selecting lower gears but combined with brakes in all gears not like Mike only using brakes in 1st gear.
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Currently 8less
2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D
8 history:
2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD,
1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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