1st Gear when turning your car off?

Jeffblue · 08-24-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebarchuck

I always park my car in second gear just because it is convenient for me the way it is positioned. There is no cons to put a car in gear while parked only pros.

unless you have remote start

daleks · 08-24-2010, 04:37 PM

If you park in gear, just be sure to always put the car into neutral when starting it, and when turning it off don't just put it in gear, turn the car off, and then let the clutch out. You need to let the engine spin down before letting the clutch out, otherwise you'll lurch forward.

Hootie · 08-24-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

unless you have remote start

Hey, was that for me?

I totally agree

Jeffblue · 08-24-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie

Hey, was that for me?

I totally agree

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daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 17	If you park in gear, just be sure to always put the car into neutral when starting it, and when turning it off don't just put it in gear, turn the car off, and then let the clutch out. You need to let the engine spin down before letting the clutch out, otherwise you'll lurch forward.