I was just reading the paper and there was an article on auto gearboxes, the guy states that "it is always good practice to select neutral (while applying the brake) when you are stationary for any period other than the odd few seconds at, say a zebra crossing.

The reasons are reduced wear on components and fuel saving

Does anyone do this? I don't

I do this everytime I stop.

I remember last year when Misery, Jay and Kam came out to see me and Misery mentioned this.

Seems he does the same as you and leaves it in gear.

I've had a few autos one after the other and even with the company Merc I had I still did the same. Creature of habit, obviously...


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Must admit always leave mine in gear, never been a problem, last 6 cars have all been autos.

Might try and see if it makes any diff to MPG though

I try to do this as often as I can, but I have to admit that I do get lazy at times and just sit there in drive with my foot planted on the brake pedal. Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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Must admit I leave autos in gear at the lights too, but it is good practice to always select neutral whilst stationary  

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The 7 and S class has auto park when you stop think that must put in to neutral it's self? RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Or "park"... the clue is in the question  

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Yeah, at the lights pop it up into park, mind you i have scared a few people behind me before by just letting it pop in reverse first, it's funny watching the expressions on their faces as they think that a two ton 4x4 is about to reverse over them. Try it next time your at the lights  Speed Limits! not where I live!

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You do see that a lot sitting behind cars at the lights  

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