On 12 Nov 2004 07:34:16 -0800, (Paris) wrote:

>Could someone explain to me why is it good for the engine to keep the
>clutch pedal pressed while waiting at traffic lights?

Takes the gearbox load off the engine - but it's no benefit whatsoever
for a running engine and gearbox in good order.

>Or is it completely wrong?

Correct! You'll prematurely wear out part of the clutch doing so. Do
as Catman says except for a short wait (say less than 15 seconds?)
don't bother with the handbrake.

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Z
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