Driveline Use
*EASY*
- If your car has an automatic transmission, then help keep it cool by shifting into NEUTRAL during long stops, say more than one minute. This relieves fluid pressure inside the transmission. Lack of churning keeps fluid temperature down and extends fluid life.
- If starting an engine with a manual transmission, always depress the clutch before starting the engine, even if gearshift is in neutral or between gears. That way, the engine will start easier and with less power since unnecessary transmission parts are not rotating as well.
- When stopped on a hill, use the brakes to keep your car stationary. If your car has a manual transmission, do not use a lightly engaged clutch to maintain your position; this will only accelerate the clutch wear. If your car has an automatic transmission, do not lightly apply the gas pedal to maintain your position; this will also wear out the automatic transmission clutch.
- Avoid harsh gear change (popping clutch) while driving at medium to high speed. Also, do not suddenly release gas pedal while driving at high speeds. Both of these actions strain the differential gears.
- When parking or maneuvering car, do not your shift automatic transmission into reverse while it still has forward motion. Come to a complete stop between changes in direction.
- Do not ride the clutch.