Re: Extending the life of automatic trannys

Clink and Clank say to leave it in Drive.  Shifting it into and out of 
Drive wears out the clutches.  I think they are right because I feel a 
definite jerk when I put it in Drive.  I don't know where this idea 
got started, certainly the manufacturers don't recommend it.  It might 
stem from a safety idea for manual shift cars whereby the idea is that 
if you have your car in gear at a stop light and someone rearends you, 
it could dislodge your foot that is on the clutch and cause your car 
to leap into the intersection.  Somewhat far fetched, but it could 
happen.

JackR
>
> To reduce wear and heat build-up in automatic transmissions, is it 
> better to remain in "Drive" when stopped at a long light (like two 
> minutes or more) or, is it better to shift into "Neutral" until the 
> light changes and you're ready to go? What's your opinion?
>






 
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