Why does my car stop when I let off the gas?
The car will stall if the valve is too clogged or when it finally fails. If, while holding the accelerator pedal down, a small amount of pressure keeps the car running at a stop, the idle control valve may require attention. In most late model cars, this problem will usually trigger the Check Engine light.
What happens when you take your foot off the gas?
I guess I should watch the tachometer when I take my foot off the gas. If it does slow down to idle (750RPM), then I shall have to agree with you. But if the fuel injection keeps the engine RPM close to what it was with my foot on the pedal, then there is room for correction.
Why is there no deceleration with foot off gas?
The more inertia is carried is the less energy will be used reaccelerating. manufacturers are driven by CAFE mandates and the market forces to design cars that will get maximum gas mileage for their class. I’m actually rethinking what I said earlier.
What happens when you let go of the gas?
When I drive, let go of the gas, I can feel the car slow down as if I was pressing the brakes lightly. If I don’t have to stop completely for a while, I’ll let it keep going and then I’ll feel it get “unstuck” and I’m coasting with little slowdown feeling.
Why does my car slow down when I let go of the gas?
Yeah, its a combination of rolling and aero resistance. If you feel something is off you can check the air pressure in all 4 tires and go a step further by jacking up each corner and see if they rotate freely. If you arent into jacking your car another test is to feel how warm the wheels are after a drive.
I guess I should watch the tachometer when I take my foot off the gas. If it does slow down to idle (750RPM), then I shall have to agree with you. But if the fuel injection keeps the engine RPM close to what it was with my foot on the pedal, then there is room for correction.
The more inertia is carried is the less energy will be used reaccelerating. manufacturers are driven by CAFE mandates and the market forces to design cars that will get maximum gas mileage for their class. I’m actually rethinking what I said earlier.
Yeah, its a combination of rolling and aero resistance. If you feel something is off you can check the air pressure in all 4 tires and go a step further by jacking up each corner and see if they rotate freely. If you arent into jacking your car another test is to feel how warm the wheels are after a drive.
When I drive, let go of the gas, I can feel the car slow down as if I was pressing the brakes lightly. If I don’t have to stop completely for a while, I’ll let it keep going and then I’ll feel it get “unstuck” and I’m coasting with little slowdown feeling.