N (neutral) is your friend

[Fishnrib]

I was trying N when going down hills but since my drive with Wayne I found that you could coast for a very long way on the flat as well. Driving my Santa Fe and using the AT like a stick w/o a clutch I coast going the speed limit over half the time now. I also try and not to get the rpm's over 2,000. My first fill-up using this method netted me 19.5 mpg instead of my normal 15-16 mpg.

[snead_c]

Does coasting in N negate regeneration in hybrid ?

[Fishnrib]

Originally Posted by snead_c

Does coasting in N negate regeneration in hybrid ?

Yes, only use N for coasting when you have a good charge on the battery 60-80%. That way you can use the battery later when you need it. You can only charge the battery while in D (drive).

[rbbayernde]

So far I've never used "N" and still get over 40 mpg.

[glerkel]

Originally Posted by Fishnrib

I was trying N when going down hills but since my drive with Wayne I found that you could coast for a very long way on the flat as well. Driving my Santa Fe and using the AT like a stick w/o a clutch I coast going the speed limit over half the time now. I also try and not to get the rpm's over 2,000. My first fill-up using this method netted me 19.5 mpg instead of my normal 15-16 mpg.

In most vehicles with A/T, towing with the driving wheels on the ground is bad news for the transmission. I am wondering if coasting in neutral when the engine may be off is the same as a towing situation.

[swduncan]

Originally Posted by glerkel

In most vehicles with A/T, towing with the driving wheels on the ground is bad news for the transmission. I am wondering if coasting in neutral when the engine may be off is the same as a towing situation.

That's what I was wondering too. The trans MAY not get proper lubrication while coasting at highway speeds in neutral. Best check with Hyundai.

[Chloe2002]

i would think constantly shifting between N and D would put unnecessary wear on the transmission. then again i'm the guy who comes to a complete stop, full brake down, shift, wait for the connection, then ease off onto the gas lol

[MarkJnK]

I've been quite amazed at the ease of coasting in the HSH, it carries speed effortlessly. You can see they put alot of effort into reducing any drag aerodynamically and in the driveline. But I figured that coasting and not regenerating the battery pretty much cancelled out any benefit of coasting. Interesting, will have to try it again.

[Fishnrib]

Originally Posted by MarkJnK

I've been quite amazed at the ease of coasting in the HSH, it carries speed effortlessly. You can see they put alot of effort into reducing any drag aerodynamically and in the driveline. But I figured that coasting and not regenerating the battery pretty much cancelled out any benefit of coasting. Interesting, will have to try it again.

Don't coast in N unless your battery is over 60% and as for wearing out the transmission Wayne shifts 1,000's of times on his cross country trips with AT without any problems.

[dun4cheap]

Originally Posted by Fishnrib

Don't coast in N unless your battery is over 60% and as for wearing out the transmission Wayne shifts 1,000's of times on his cross country trips with AT without any problems.

The other problem with using neutral is that it turns off cruise.