Date:         Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:00:09 -0600
Reply-To:     joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: women and standard gearbox
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> Strange.  I've been leaving all my manual vehicles in 1st or reverse
> when parked and have been doing so without problems since the mid
> '50s.

i've always been taught to NOT leave it in gear, cause it puts strain
on the transmission (if parked on a hill) AND if some moron bumps your
car while getting in or out of the next parking space behind/before
you, it can seriously damage your transmission.

but then, i've also been taught to pull up the parking brake BEFORE
putting an automatic transmission into Park. :)

unca joel