Obviously this is done with the clutch engaged. Please mention if you are an automotive expert. Thanks.
2007-01-14 07:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by JR 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
only if your clutch is not fully depressed
2007-01-14 07:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sheldon B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no damage will occur. However, you are putting more wear and tear on the thrust bearing which is part of the clutch assembly.
This bearing is only in use only when you are pressing down on the clutch pedal.
So, for best service life, when you come to a light, you should put the car in neutral and take your foot off the clutch.
I replace my own clutches - so I am pretty qualified in this regard.
2007-01-14 15:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by John M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no--your damaging your clutch. The throw out bearing is not made to be held against the clutch that long. when you stop your to put the transmission in neutral with your foot off the clutch and your other on the brake. Yes, your causing some transmission wear----- moving parts sooner or later wear out but that is small to what your doing to the clutch assembly. I don't know the purpose of playing "speed racer" at the stop light. But, expect the clutch not to last 24,000 miles or less.
2007-01-14 15:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by redrepair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually if you come to a complete stop it's good for you to down shift at a complete stop.
If you were in 4th when you came to a stop it's better for the trans when you run through the gears 3rd, 2nd and into first before you take off again.
It's not bad to just shift your tans at a light you might get premature wear on components if you do it constantly.
The shift forks and synchronizers move and if you do it more often than usual there might be premature wear.
I would not worry about it too much.
2007-01-14 15:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Robert K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F = flywheel
C = clutch
FC
FC
FC
Thats when the clutch is up
F C
F C
F C
That's when the clutch is pressed, nothing is making contact. So nope, no harm. I do the same sometimes if my shifter feels sticky.
2007-01-14 15:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, you will not damage the transmission. I have done mechanical work in past years and for the most part do ALL my own truck & car repairs.
2007-01-14 15:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...you will not.
2007-01-14 15:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by CK1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋