I've heard that it is not good to shift from reverse to drive while still moving, yet I see people do it all the time. Is it better for the transmission/engine to come to a complete stop before shifting gears?
2007-10-02 16:56:17 · 6 answers · asked by Majo 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
By changing gears I means shifting from R to D...
2007-10-02 17:06:52 · update #1
yes you should come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to any foreward gear. the additional wear and tear on the clutchpacks , both hydraulic pumps, and the shock load to the gears is hardly worth the seconds it takes to drive properly.
joe c
2007-10-02 17:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by joe c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is definitely better for the car to be at a complete stop. It makes everything last longer and stay in better condition. That's why you have to hold the brake to shift. I don't think it's as important if you have an automatic though.
2007-10-03 00:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by wichit923 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Changing gears on an automatic transmission can be devastating in the long run, try to avoid it as much as possible.
2007-10-03 00:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by KML 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It puts less stress on the tranny. So come to a complete stop, and then shift.
2007-10-03 00:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's better on the clutches , for sure (yes, auto trannies have clutches too). I dont know for sure if it'll kill it, but my dad used to do it all the time and his tranny failed at 79k. I think as long as you do it at a verrry slow speed, it shouldn't hurt too much.
2007-10-03 00:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by nn200404 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when in your car come to a stop. the people you see not stopping.... watch and see whose tranny lasts longer. I'll bet it's your's . though I'm bad about not stopping myself. When mine goes I'll let you know.
2007-10-03 00:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋