Well, I think we've ascertained that there is little to be gained by parking in gear and, if the engine turns backwards as a result, there is the potential to cause a lot of damage!
Also I clearly remember reading about one of the early stop/start applications where a glitch of some sort had caused the starter motor to fire up and wind the car through the garage door before causing a small fire by overheating. The vehicle having been parked up in gear.
So, can anyone explain why I still feel very uncomfortable if I don't park my car in gear? Oh, I know, it's because my Mum told me too back in the late '50's when I was charging round the fields in wrecks with no working hand brake!
By the way, is 42 still the meaning of life and everything? Or has it been recomputed. Personally I think a custard doughnut does it for me!
Also I clearly remember reading about one of the early stop/start applications where a glitch of some sort had caused the starter motor to fire up and wind the car through the garage door before causing a small fire by overheating. The vehicle having been parked up in gear.
So, can anyone explain why I still feel very uncomfortable if I don't park my car in gear? Oh, I know, it's because my Mum told me too back in the late '50's when I was charging round the fields in wrecks with no working hand brake!
By the way, is 42 still the meaning of life and everything? Or has it been recomputed. Personally I think a custard doughnut does it for me!