starting car ?
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: NYC
I have an early 96 that I can start without depressing the clutch but I always did out of force of habit and safety.
Had no idea the manual said this and that I've been doing it wrong for 15 years. Gotta find where it says that. Is that true for NA cars too?
I do remember however that the regional service manager for PCNA circa 1997 told me to always put the car in neutral and do not keep the clutch pedal depressed when idling at a stoplight or whenever due to a bearing lubrication issue.
Oh, and to not totally hijack, yes I've been doing the same immobilizer procedure for years. Especially annoying when I'm waiting for ever at a parking garage bc the attendant 3 floors down cannot figure out how to start the car.
Had no idea the manual said this and that I've been doing it wrong for 15 years. Gotta find where it says that. Is that true for NA cars too?
I do remember however that the regional service manager for PCNA circa 1997 told me to always put the car in neutral and do not keep the clutch pedal depressed when idling at a stoplight or whenever due to a bearing lubrication issue.
Oh, and to not totally hijack, yes I've been doing the same immobilizer procedure for years. Especially annoying when I'm waiting for ever at a parking garage bc the attendant 3 floors down cannot figure out how to start the car.
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: North Dakota
I have an early 96 that I can start without depressing the clutch but I always did out of force of habit and safety.
Had no idea the manual said this and that I've been doing it wrong for 15 years. Gotta find where it says that. Is that true for NA cars too?
I do remember however that the regional service manager for PCNA circa 1997 told me to always put the car in neutral and do not keep the clutch pedal depressed when idling at a stoplight or whenever due to a bearing lubrication issue.
Had no idea the manual said this and that I've been doing it wrong for 15 years. Gotta find where it says that. Is that true for NA cars too?
I do remember however that the regional service manager for PCNA circa 1997 told me to always put the car in neutral and do not keep the clutch pedal depressed when idling at a stoplight or whenever due to a bearing lubrication issue.
Putting the car in neutral and letting off the clutch at a signal is another good idea, but a different issue. That being to reduce wear on the throw-out bearing. It is not a lubrication issue... its a wear issue... the more you use it, the sooner it will be worn out.
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