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12-28-2010, 02:59 PM | #1 |
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Auto Box Question
Hi. It's been a few years since I've had an auto box on my car, but is it still good practice to stick it into neutral when waiting at lights or a junction? I remember being advised to do this this to take the load off the gearbox, but not sure if it's relevant anymore.
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12-28-2010, 03:41 PM | #2 |
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I've never bothered with doing that and had no problems with the gearboxes on the last 3 cars I've had. If it was necessary surely an auto box should do it automatically?
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12-28-2010, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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Don't bother with that. And if you really want to relax, press the "autohill' button so that the car will only go forward if you put your foot on the gas.
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12-29-2010, 07:26 AM | #4 |
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You do mean the AUTOHOLD button - yes, it helps to "hold" the car even on a gradient; great feature.
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12-29-2010, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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No need to do anything, with the latest 'boxes. The torque converter will disengage, as and when the electronics deem it necessary or beneficial. HighlandPete |
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