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Offline scotta

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DSG Question?
« on: June 29, 2011, 12:27:31 am »
When stationary is it recommended that you hold the car on the brakes in D or stick in in to neutral? Was thinking from a clutch wear point of view.
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 06:23:29 am »
If it's any more than about 5 or 10 seconds I stick it in neutral.
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 07:39:53 am »
I dont think it matters as the box disengages the clutch for you anyway.
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 07:43:45 am »
Yes I think it stops drive so to speak so your not actually 'holding' it in gear.

I only take it out if its a long set of lights as I heard the oil can get hot.

Not sure though.
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 07:44:59 am »
Neutral. The heat build up if left in D is relatively quick. Doesn't do the 'box or oil any good. Driver's handbook say N if stationary for any length of time.
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2011, 07:59:35 am »
Quote from: LouCyffer on June 29, 2011, 07:44:59 am
Neutral. The heat build up if left in D is relatively quick. Doesn't do the 'box or oil any good. Driver's handbook say N if stationary for any length of time.
If only it was quick !!, when i tried to do the basic setting where the oil needs to be a certain temp it took me ages to get it to anything like it needed to be  :chicken: :laugh:
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2011, 08:01:16 am »
 :signLOL: I found that too. Easier to just go for a drive!
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Re: DSG Question?
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2011, 12:31:26 pm »
Its extremely poor driving to sit with your foot on the brake and in gear when stationary, let alone what's good for the car. If you're stationary for more than a couple of seconds it should be Neutral and handbrake straight away. Much safer all round.

I hate being dazzled by the brake lights of lazy drivers in traffic.
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