car slows down really quickly when coasting

[Northernstar]

After owing Kizashi for almost half a year, I find that Kizashi slows down rather quickly while coasting. Compare to my 04 Camry, Kizashi slows down almost twice as fast. I know it has something to do with engine braking but is there any way to make the car slow down not so quickly? thanks

[~tc~]

CVT or manual?

[Blackbelt]

I am guessing you have a CVT. This is normal for the CVT. Try keeping a slight pressure on the gas pedal, instead of lifting completely, and see if that makes a difference.

[Northernstar]

yeah, mine is a CVT.

[~tc~]

Yeah, then x2 on learning the "light press" on the accelerator. The CVT takes a bit of getting used to.

[Ronzuki]

what he ^^^ said.

[JDReichert]

However, on long down hill grades this feature helps save on brakes. Our old 2000 Cadillac would run freely when going down hill and boy did it go through brake pads at about $150.00 each. My father-in-law used to shift his old 49 Ford into neutral or push in the clutch to save gas when going down hill. I tried to tell him the carb. was turned off when coasting, but he knew better! This is an interesting discussion, anyway.
Jerry 2010 SLS, 1977 Mercedes 280SL, 1983 633CSi BMW

[Northernstar]

thanks guys, i will try the light throttle. guess this is something i will have to get used to.

[Northernstar]

thanks guys, i will try the light throttle. guess this is something i will have to get used to.

[Northernstar]

thanks guys, i will try the light throttle. guess this is something i will have to get used to.