Brakes
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Brakes
The guy who sold me my car about a month ago told me a little trick he does to his IS F sport to help with brake wear.
I had to go back to the dealership because I forgot a bag I needed so when I got there the guy came out and he said he had a surprise for me. I got into the passenger seat and him in the driver seat, drove my car to what ended up being the gas station 😄
He felt bad I had to come all the way back out there so he wanted to put a full tank of gas in my car.🙏🏽
On the way though I noticed at every light he put my car into neutral. I asked him why, he said it helps with brake wear. Takes some of the pressure off the brakes.
He said he changes his brakes about every 15k miles.
So since then I've been doing the same whenever I think about it. So with all that being said, do you guys do the same? Or does this even work?
I had to go back to the dealership because I forgot a bag I needed so when I got there the guy came out and he said he had a surprise for me. I got into the passenger seat and him in the driver seat, drove my car to what ended up being the gas station 😄
He felt bad I had to come all the way back out there so he wanted to put a full tank of gas in my car.🙏🏽
On the way though I noticed at every light he put my car into neutral. I asked him why, he said it helps with brake wear. Takes some of the pressure off the brakes.
He said he changes his brakes about every 15k miles.
So since then I've been doing the same whenever I think about it. So with all that being said, do you guys do the same? Or does this even work?
Last edited by ElmStreet; Jun 12, 2018 at 10:06 AM. Reason: Misspelled words
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About the only thing putting it in neutral at a light does is allow the motor to rev up a few more RPM. If it is hot and the AC is on, it might help with that.
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No but automatic transmissions are designed to handle stoplights in gear. That is one of the main purposes of a torque converter.
About the only thing putting it in neutral at a light does is allow the motor to rev up a few more RPM. If it is hot and the AC is on, it might help with that.
About the only thing putting it in neutral at a light does is allow the motor to rev up a few more RPM. If it is hot and the AC is on, it might help with that.
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This advice is on par with oil change snobs. I had a guy tell me not to pour oil from the bottom of the jug when doing an oil change. This is because all the contaminants settle to the bottom of the jug. Contaminants in a brand new jug of oil mind you.
And of course the standard response, it's cheap insurance. Better to be safe than sorry.
And of course the standard response, it's cheap insurance. Better to be safe than sorry.
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This advice is on par with oil change snobs. I had a guy tell me not to pour oil from the bottom of the jug when doing an oil change. This is because all the contaminants settle to the bottom of the jug. Contaminants in a brand new jug of oil mind you.
And of course the standard response, it's cheap insurance. Better to be safe than sorry.
And of course the standard response, it's cheap insurance. Better to be safe than sorry.
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I find throwing my car into reverse when coming to a stop helps save on brakes. Of course I have to get a new transmission every 10k miles, but I've saved a fortune on brakes. I always knew there was a automotive industry secret that brakes were optional.
*** 100 percent pure sarcasm, just in case.
*** 100 percent pure sarcasm, just in case.
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No but automatic transmissions are designed to handle stoplights in gear. That is one of the main purposes of a torque converter.
About the only thing putting it in neutral at a light does is allow the motor to rev up a few more RPM. If it is hot and the AC is on, it might help with that.
About the only thing putting it in neutral at a light does is allow the motor to rev up a few more RPM. If it is hot and the AC is on, it might help with that.