Optimum shift points

[Jet321]

I have a manual Aveo and use a Scan Gauge e to see when the ECU shuts off the fuel injectors. I don't know whether this saves more fuel than coasting in neutral because coasting in gear causes you to decelerate and you could coast farther in neutral. I read on the ecomodder forum about 'pulse and glide' where the engine is shut off either through a kill switch or in some cars like the Prius automatically if the gas pedal is released under 40mpg. I experimented engine-off rolling on a deserted stretch of road in the Aveo and discovered that 1) I don't know what I'm doing and 2) I shouldn't do it again. The brakes work for a short time and then stop working (must be hydraulic or something) and turning off the engine completely locks the wheel.
Lesson learnt; coast in gear to save fuel.

I did the same! lol, I drive through this mountain pass everyday on my way home, and i decided to try what you did, turn the car off, that was the worst experience ever...The steering was stiff, and the brakes stopped working, the brake wouldn't push in, it was weird. To top it off i was fast approaching another car on the way down and i had to pull the emergency brake to slow down, it was scary I nearly hit someone. I don't dare do it again.

[daug1502]

Try turning they key to accesory? Should unlock the wheel, but will use battery power for the radio.

As for brakes, I will have to play with that. I know the brakes are tied in to the RPM's somehow, and that i get better braking when in neutral with the clutch released. They have never not worked for me. I will try to remember to look into it further.