pressing the clutch all the way in and keeping it in gear during a traffic stop.
2007-11-15 15:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by wu_4533 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Yes, it wears out the throw-out bearing, and you end up having it replaced thousands of miles early. The throw-out bearing, or clutch release bearing as it's sometimes called, is located between the clutch fork and the pressure plate fingers. The throw-out bearing only operates when the clutch pedal is depressed; the bearing is not designed for continuous use.
Notice that: NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS USE.
The classic symptom of a worn throw-out bearing is a whirring or growling sound when applying the clutch pedal, which goes away when releasing the pedal. Premature wear of the throw-out bearing can occur when there is insufficient clutch play, resulting in a throw-out bearing that spins continuously.
If you avoid mistreating the bearing, it lasts as long as the clutch, and doesn't require service.
There is also the possibility that somebody hitting you from the rear will cause you to pop the clutch and shoot into the intersection if you sit in gear with the clutch depressed. Not a smooth move for accident avoidance!
2007-11-15 17:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I was under the understanding this is what one is supposed to do. If one stays in a higher gear, and slips the clutch to get started, this would cause the clutch to wear out prematurely. Also, "riding" the clutch causes premature wear ( this is staying on the clutch a bit too long for whatever reason - usually done by beginners to afford more smoothability).
2007-11-15 16:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by oatie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't effect the clutch at all. It only puts a little wear on the throwout bearing.
Truthfully, its better to put it in neutral, let out the clutch, then, put it in gear when the light changes. But if your going to drag race to the next light, then leave in the clutch, when you see the yellow light for the opposing traffic, rev to about 8000rpm, and sidestep the clutch. You,ll start about a second or 2 faster that way!
2007-11-15 16:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by G T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you keep it in gear if you were at a traffic stop? You are stopped so you push the clutch in and put it in first to take off.
2007-11-15 16:09:51 · answer #4 · answered by hoppykit 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's normal operating procedure. Put the car into first gear, and hold the clutch down. The other foot on the brake.
2007-11-15 16:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it does, you can cause your throw out bearing to wear out prematurely. Put the car in neutral and do not rest your foot on the clutch.
2007-11-15 16:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by abkwire 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I always do that. Although I will let you know that if you hold in the clutch while you're like coasting (I used to do this a lot until I was corrected of my error). . . . it puts a lot of wear and tear on the brakes. Hope that helps.
~God bless
2007-11-15 16:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by *!~Jenny~!* 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hi you will very at once harm the flywheel, in case you haven't any longer already. i might have it regarded after as quickly as humanly achieveable in case you propose to maintain making use of the motor vehicle. you will could have a three piece grasp kit outfitted it is composed of a rigidity plate, friction plate, and a launch bearing. very appropriate regards Geordie
2016-11-11 19:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.
I always do that. THe only alternative is to keep it in neutral, but i rarely do that.
My car has 130,000 miles, same clutch. Doing good so far.
2007-11-15 16:07:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
infact this is the least damagin to the clutch other then in neutral
2007-11-15 16:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋