Mr Whippy
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| posted on 12/6/14 at 12:14 PM |
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Originally posted by rusty nuts
Keeping the box in drive isn't a good idea as it can cause the transmission fluid to overheat due to slipping the internal clutches OK on a
hire car but you wouldn't want to pay for repairs on your own car . Don't forget auto cars only start in N or P although some now only
start in P
There's no slipping of the clutches, it doesn't work like that, that's why there's a torque convertor. You'll actually
increase the wear on the clutches by going from drive to neutral and back everytime you stop/start. The gearbox oil is cooled in the normal radiator
there's no risk of overheating.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 21/7/14 at 04:46 PM |
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I have a DSG equipped Passat.
Sitting stationary, there is definite load on the clutch pack, broadly similar to that you feel when engaging air con.
As it's a real, honest to goodness, clutch pack, which might wear out, I prefer to engage neutral at idle.
I also use the autohold, so I don't have my foot on the brake and it responds quicker than the parking brake when moving off again.
If I really wanted, I could leave it in D and authold would do the rest, but for the reasons above, I much prefer neutral.
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