Facing downhill with car in reverse
02-21-2006, 10:57 AM
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Facing downhill with car in reverse
This might be a stupid question, but I was wondering:
When facing downhill, does your 3G 5AT (I'm assuming 6MT would apply too, but I could be wrong) roll down the hill when in reverse?
I know the car won't roll back down when facing up a hill and in reverse, but I was wondering if the same principle holds when facing downhill.
When facing downhill, does your 3G 5AT (I'm assuming 6MT would apply too, but I could be wrong) roll down the hill when in reverse?
I know the car won't roll back down when facing up a hill and in reverse, but I was wondering if the same principle holds when facing downhill.
02-21-2006, 11:34 AM
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if its steep enough it it will roll no matter what direction your pointed or what gear your in if your foot isnt on the brake
02-21-2006, 11:43 AM
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The only way a car is going to roll downhill when in reverse with a manual transmission and the clutch engaged, is if the engine dies and the hill is steep enough to overcome the engine's compression through very low gear ratios.
02-21-2006, 12:13 PM
#5
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Most owners manuals I've read say to put the car in reverse and put the parking brake on no matter what direction you are facing. I think reverse is the shortest gear and therefore harder to move in that gear? ??? Could be wrong... 
02-21-2006, 12:35 PM
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Yeah, this was in SF... Close to Betelnut Restaurant on Union street. I think some hills are so steep that putting the ebrake on is a must.
02-21-2006, 12:39 PM
#7
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Originally Posted by TLTrance
This might be a stupid question, but I was wondering:
When facing downhill, does your 3G 5AT (I'm assuming 6MT would apply too, but I could be wrong) roll down the hill when in reverse?
I know the car won't roll back down when facing up a hill and in reverse, but I was wondering if the same principle holds when facing downhill.
When facing downhill, does your 3G 5AT (I'm assuming 6MT would apply too, but I could be wrong) roll down the hill when in reverse?
I know the car won't roll back down when facing up a hill and in reverse, but I was wondering if the same principle holds when facing downhill.
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02-21-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SebringSilver
Why wouldn't the car roll back down when facing uphill and in reverse? I reckon it'd roll back down plenty fast, in fact.
I'm wondering the same thing
02-21-2006, 02:58 PM
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Oops.. I mean facing uphill and in the DRIVE position.. My bad.. 
Originally Posted by SebringSilver
Why wouldn't the car roll back down when facing uphill and in reverse? I reckon it'd roll back down plenty fast, in fact.
02-21-2006, 06:15 PM
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Best gear to use in a manual transmission as an aid to parking is 1st gear. And never apply the e-brake very hard unless you need to do so. A light touch is always best (except in special situations).
02-21-2006, 11:18 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by subinf
^-and in SF you have to curb your wheels, even for auto. ebrake is also smart.
02-22-2006, 10:28 AM
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You know, I kinda wonder if this caused a tiny bit of damage to my car, because now I hear a squeaking noise during moderate to heavy braking (normal braking, not e-braking). The sound is similar to when the brake pads are out, which can't be the case with only 13,500 miles. I've probably braked hard only like less than 5-8 times since I bought the car...
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