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Waiting at traffic lights
Could someone explain to me why is it good for the engine to keep the
clutch pedal pressed while waiting at traffic lights? Or is it completely wrong? TIA Paris A147 1.6TS 120BHP |
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"Paris" > wrote in message m... > Could someone explain to me why is it good for the engine to keep the > clutch pedal pressed while waiting at traffic lights? Well, it's better than keeping your foot on the brake and dazzling the driver behind you which is what a lot of people do! AFAIK you should keep your foot off the clutch at all times except when changing gear. -- Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W http://www.simonmason.karoo.net |
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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? > > Or is it completely wrong? It is completely wrong IMO. When stopped you should apply handbrake and select neutral. -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk |
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"Paris" > wrote in message m... > Could someone explain to me why is it good for the engine to keep the > clutch pedal pressed while waiting at traffic lights? > > Or is it completely wrong? > > TIA > Paris > A147 1.6TS 120BHP It's not good practice. It will wear out your release bearing faster than is necessary and if you have the footbrake pressed as well, you will dazzle drivers behind, as well as warping your brake discs with your hot pads. |
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