2003 Honda Accord Transmission wear

2003 HONDA ACCORD
137,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MANUCIDOO
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When stopping on red lights or stopping for more than 1 minute I generally put my car into the parking (P) position. My belief is that by doing so I am not putting unnecessary stress on the clutch plates or transmission of my car as I have to press on brakes when engine is running so that the car does not move. My question -Is this a good practice to follow or I am just having a myth and wearing out my gear shifter rod !

Or take it this way-

Keeping the brakes pressed with engine running while the car is in stop position, does this wear out the clutch or the transmission?
Jan 31, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi manucidoo,

This has always been a hotly debated question.

There are 2 ways about it.

If the engine idling speed is correct and not too high, there would be minimal wear on the clutches if you leave the trans in gear for a short period of time.

Shifting out of gears would cause more damage at the point of clutches engagement when shifting in than leaving it in drive.

If you wish to shift out, leaving in N with handbrakes applied would be more sensible as you need not move across the reverse range.

If the waiting period is prolonged, then keeping the trans in P or N would be a better choice.
Feb 3, 2010 at 5:06 AM
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MANUCIDOO
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Hello Bob

Thanks a lot for clearing out the confusion in my mind. I am grateful to you

Thanks again

Aman

[quote:3a181ba105="KHLow2008"]Hi manucidoo,

This has always been a hotly debated question.

There are 2 ways about it.

If the engine idling speed is correct and not too high, there would be minimal wear on the clutches if you leave the trans in gear for a short period of time.

Shifting out of gears would cause more damage at the point of clutches engagement when shifting in than leaving it in drive.

If you wish to shift out, leaving in N with handbrakes applied would be more sensible as you need not move across the reverse range.

If the waiting period is prolonged, then keeping the trans in P or N would be a better choice.[/quote:3a181ba105]
Feb 10, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You are welcomed and glad to be of service.

Have a great day.
Feb 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM
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