Author Topic: Do you shift down when you slow down to stop? shifting technique question. (Read 8242 times)

safristi · « **Reply #60 on:** October 24, 2007, 08:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Julie on October 21, 2007, 07:19:54 pm

Wow, I kept chocking my manual car when I had it?

"choking Manuel" is understandable...but Fawlty start up proc...............

citydude · « **Reply #61 on:** October 25, 2007, 08:03:07 am »

Kind of late seeing this thread (just 3 month).

I keep the car in (whatever) gear (it was in before), and step on the brake. Then shift to Neutral just before complete stop (or stall).

Rupert · « **Reply #62 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:35:32 pm »

I agree with citydude. saves the transmission and clutch. Never worn out a clutch though but put two sets of clutch master cylinder seals on Isusu Trooper. I think the reason for this was that the car was used mainly on highway 401 north of Toronto. If you use that highway in the rush hour twice a day you will know what I mean. Put too much stress on my left leg also. Automatics after that car. Incidentally, if you have a problem with clutch operation, make sure it is a clutch problem and not just master cylinder seals. The latter are just pennies to replace and you can do it yourself easily if you are a bit handy.

Poll

When you are approaching red light, do you shift down all the way to 1st, then neutral? Or do you coast to stop?

Author Topic: Do you shift down when you slow down to stop? shifting technique question. (Read 8242 times)

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