CP

Hi,

I usually park in netual with parking brake set. If I park on a hill (rarely), I park in reverse if I face downhill, in first facing uphill. The thought is that the reverse keeps the car from rolling forward (facing downhill), and first keeps it from rolling backwards (facing uphills). No one told me that, just my little brain applying logic (or so I assumed).

In reality, does it matter what gear one leaves it in when parked? Meaning, if I park in reverse (facing uphills), is the car still locked and the gear (in addition to the parking brakes) will stop the car from rolling? Oh, I also point my tires to hit the curb to prevent rolls if I'm parked on a hill.

Thanks for the education, as always.

CP

ste993

I have always done what you do when parking on hills, especially when I lived in SF and believe it's correct.

Strega(UK)

You should park in the lowest gear possible, in most cases that would probably be reverse.

The Brewmeister

First or reverse. Don't think it matters too much. I park with it in gear and no parking brake when in
my garage. That way the parking brake won't stick if the car is in a long term storage situation. I always
put it in gear and use the parking brake when out and about. The parking brake is a pretty weak link and I wouldn't put too much trust in it. Always park in gear.

texas911

Here in Houston, its mostly flat so I leave it in neutral so my centering spring doesn't wear out.

DJF1

always remember to release the clutch after you release the brake. This way the parking brake is loaded first and the gear is there as a safety measure only without load...

ppashley

+1

Falcondrivr

I live in Florida. What are these "hills" you speak of?

RS man

Park w/o handbrake and in neutral in my garage, w/o handbrake on flat in 1st gear, 1st/reverse and handbrake depending on the direction I am facing on the hill with the wheels turned so that if the brakes fail the tyre will hit the curb and will not run downhill.

Harry

Jay993turbo

If someone backs into the car while it's in gear it can cause damage. I try to be safe and use only the parking brake while out in public, unless on a hill.