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Old 08-18-2016, 12:00 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by dpevans View Post
you don't leave your car in gear when you park? really. Always, Always leave your car in reverse when you park it. manual gearbox parking 101.
Make that 1st or reverse.

Your choice depending on which direction an unexpected lurch would cause the least damage. Think sudden clutch linkage or hydraulic line failure here. Don't assume that you'll always put the transmission in the neutral gate when cranking the engine.


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