Correct Order

[adkinsadam1]

When parking on an incline do you..

1) Hold stopping brake THEN put on parking brake THEN put in park

-or-

2) Hold stopping brake THEN put into park THEN put on parking brake

-or-

3) Hold stopping brake THEN put into park THEN let go of stopping brake THEN put on parking brake

Thanks all!

 

[CT4Runner]

When parking on an incline do you..

1) Hold stopping brake THEN put on parking brake THEN put in park

-or-

2) Hold stopping brake THEN put into park THEN put on parking brake

-or-

3) Hold stopping brake THEN put into park THEN let go of stopping brake THEN put on parking brake

Thanks all!

I like #1, as the vehicle is resting on the parking brake, not the transmission.
I dont like the third choice, on an incline, you are resting on the tranny.

 

[jharris2]

I will generally do either #1 or #2 -- but wait to release the brake until after the truck is in park and the parking brake is set. So there would be no difference between the two.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I like #1, as the vehicle is resting on the parking brake, not the transmission.
I dont like the third choice, on an incline, you are resting on the tranny.

I agree, I go so far as to set the brake, release the foot brake allowing the vehicle to rest on the p-brake THEN going to P. I don't like the vehicle resting on the transmission.

 

[SSt4r]

Yup, #1

 

[eskimochaos]

I agree, I go so far as to set the brake, release the foot brake allowing the vehicle to rest on the p-brake THEN going to P. I don't like the vehicle resting on the transmission.

Same. When at school, I live on a mountain. If parking on a decent incline, I put it in neutral, put on the parking brake let it engage, and put the car back in park and get out.

Its funny to hear peoples car snap into gear after parking on the incline without using the brake.

Ive also been in a car when someone in a rush put the car in park before it was done moving (~5mph) - that was interesting.

 

[43242code1]

I learned this technique from the markviii forum;
hold stopping brake, put in neutral, apply parking brake, release stopping brake, put in park.

Basically the same as option 1.

 

[Vanuatoo]

hold stopping brake, put in neutral, apply parking brake, release stopping brake, put in park.

Agree, It's important to release brake pedal and be sure that it's resting on a parking brake and after that put in the Park.

I do this method all the time, not just on inclines because one mechanic told me that it saves transmission.

 

[kdub627]

#1 without a doubt

 

[BRK]

Does it really matter? What exact harm befalls the transmission if you leave it on an incline in Park without using the parking brake?

 

[adkinsadam1]

Does it really matter? What exact harm befalls the transmission if you leave it on an incline in Park without using the parking brake?

1) That is EXACTLY what I was wondering...
2) Is it REALLY necessary to change oil every 3000 miles?
3) How often should you wax your car?

Those are my 3 questions! Any one who answered all three would be a savior. I am FULL of questions!:guitar3:

 

[GMZ]

I agree, I go so far as to set the brake, release the foot brake allowing the vehicle to rest on the p-brake THEN going to P. I don't like the vehicle resting on the transmission.

This, I cant think of one person who hasnt thought me crazy for doing that.

 

[CT4Runner]

I agree, I go so far as to set the brake, release the foot brake allowing the vehicle to rest on the p-brake THEN going to P. I don't like the vehicle resting on the transmission.

When driving off, its just as important to put the truck into gear prior to releasing the parking brake. Otherwise you'll just lock the car on the tranny anyway.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

When driving off, its just as important to put the truck into gear prior to releasing the parking brake. Otherwise you'll just lock the car on the tranny anyway.

YES! :bigok:

 

[CT4Runner]

YES! :bigok:

Been trying to teach my wife this for 20 years. She gets it right about half the time.

 

[eskimochaos]

1) That is EXACTLY what I was wondering...
2) Is it REALLY necessary to change oil every 3000 miles?
3) How often should you wax your car?

Those are my 3 questions! Any one who answered all three would be a savior. I am FULL of questions!:guitar3:

2 : No
3 : Depends on weather - up to twice a month in the summer.

 

[Uneek]

I agree, I go so far as to set the brake, release the foot brake allowing the vehicle to rest on the p-brake THEN going to P. I don't like the vehicle resting on the transmission.

:iagree:. Brake, apply parking/emergency brake. Put it in neutral, take foot off the brake, so it rests on the parking/emergency brake, brake again and shift into park. Do it all the time whether it's in an incline, flat or decline. I get weird looks from others why I'm going from reverse to neutral rather than straight to park.

When I take off, it's always foot on brake, shift into gear (reverse or drive) then release the parking/emergency brake.

This method will save the parking pawl.

 

[Uneek]

1) That is EXACTLY what I was wondering...
2) Is it REALLY necessary to change oil every 3000 miles?
3) How often should you wax your car?

Those are my 3 questions! Any one who answered all three would be a savior. I am FULL of questions!:guitar3:

1) Previously answered.

2) You could if you don't drive often and the oil is in the engine longer than the prescribed time interval. I use to do it every 3000, but not anymore. Modern oils and engines are easy on oil and it's a waste of resources and money.

3) Twice a year, in spring and fall. But I use a sealant glaze rather than wax.

 

[manhunter]

Number one - think of the emergency brake as an extension of your regular brake. Brake, brake, and park. And, as was said, if on an incline, engage in gear PRIOR to releasing the emergency brake, while holding down your foot brake.

 

[Will_4R]

Why shift into gear before releasing the p-break? Can't you release the p-break while keeping your foot on the break pedal not to load the pawl?