Engine Braking

[staticorex]

On a related topic...

I recently was told not to rest my hand on the shift knob. I know the potential problems this can cause on a manual, but I had never heard of it for autos.

Any validation to this?

[eTiMaGo]

Originally Posted by staticorex

On a related topic...

I recently was told not to rest my hand on the shift knob. I know the potential problems this can cause on a manual, but I had never heard of it for autos.

Any validation to this?

Huh that's a new one... I suppose excessive weight on the shifter can stress some components, or if you push it to the side a little, it might disengage the gears a little, but with normal use, I doubt it's gonna be much of a problem!

[staticorex]

That's what I was hoping. I don't push on it. Just rest my fingers there. So I didn't expect to break it. :p