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 Parking question...
#857939
01/06/08 07:54 AM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I tend to park on snow mounds that have recently been plowed in parking lots and such...I know I am a hard core city-wheeler <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> lol!
My question is, since I am basically parking on an incline (for periods of time occasionally), am I damaging or wearing anything prematurely?
2002 Montero Sport 3.0L LS AWD, 130K - Stock
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: carlover626]
#857940
01/06/08 08:14 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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When you put on the parking brake push the button then pull, don't let it click <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Seriously, I can't think of any extra wear. If there was road salt I would avoid it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#857941
01/06/08 06:31 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
That is good to hear (sometimes it's the only action my MS sees in the winter lol). I guess I question it because sometimes it can be harder to move the shifter column from park...I have read a little on transmissions (how-stuff-works is great) so I know a bit about how it keeps the car from moving while parked...which is what brought the possibility of wear to me.
Thanks for the reply...now we just need some more snow in Denver!
Last edited by carlover626; 01/06/08 06:31 PM.
2002 Montero Sport 3.0L LS AWD, 130K - Stock
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: carlover626]
#857942
01/06/08 06:46 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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For an a/t, it's a strain on the case to hold the truck on a slope with just Park. I highly recommend using the ebrake, too, to take the strain off the park pawl in the tranny. Get's rid of the strain and clanky, too.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: fasteddy]
#857943
01/06/08 06:50 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Oh I definitly use that e-brake, thanks for that extra bit of info. Get's rid of the strain and clanky, too. Can you elaborate?
2002 Montero Sport 3.0L LS AWD, 130K - Stock
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: carlover626]
#857944
01/06/08 08:06 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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If you engage the e-brake after you put it in park but before you release the brake pedal, it relieves the strain on the tranny when you put it back in drive later. Hence, no strain or clank <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: hazy_daze]
#857945
01/06/08 08:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Gotcha, thanks!
This is normal practice for me, usually I'll put it in neutral and use the e-brake, then put it in park. Thanks for the help on the new-b question!
2002 Montero Sport 3.0L LS AWD, 130K - Stock
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: carlover626]
#857946
01/06/08 08:24 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 709
Rock Warrior
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Don't use neutral. Always put it in park and use the the ebrake. If the parking brake slips or becomes loose over time there's nothing else keeping your truck from rolling away.
1989 Montero 4dr V6 3.0l
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: carlover626]
#857947
01/06/08 08:25 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,628
Roll Me Over
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Not a problem <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: Parking question...
[Re: hazy_daze]
#857948
01/07/08 12:02 AM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Don't use neutral. Always put it in park and use the the ebrake. Oh yeah I don't leave it in N...I just use N to relieve the tranny and use the e-brake. I always use park/e-brake when I leave it.
2002 Montero Sport 3.0L LS AWD, 130K - Stock
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