Quote Originally Posted by Limited View Post
Wow that guy has no freaking idea what hes doing. You DO downshift down hills, you need the full control of the engine, higher gears you dont have that low end control you require. Also, taking it OUT of gear and coasting? That is the dumbest thing I've heard. Coasting is a huge no no, you have no control of the car, the engine is fully disengaged so breaking will require more force.
While I like to downshift on hills, this is an absolute no with most modern cars. The engine does not have to be connected to the transmission to pump the power steering and brake fluid, it just needs to be on. Also, coasting in neutral is good if you're on a gradual slope, such that coasting in gear would stop you on said hill. Saves gas.