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Depends where you park. (archive)
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Posted by dmkozak on September 18, 2000 at 09:51:32:

In Reply to: clutch idea bad - park in R or 4th posted by TE Shea on September 18, 2000 at 06:19:21:

If you parallel park on a street side, and if you leave it in gear (any gear), and if someone "pushes" you from the front or rear while trying to park in front of or behind you, the "push" could break your gearbox. In this situation, it is always safer to leave in neutral and use the hand brake.


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