If you lived in the frozen north (like northern Maine where I have to go
southwest to get to Ottawa) you would soon learn to depress the clutch
even when in neutral.  When it's -20� F and I let out the clutch after
starting, there is a very noticible drag on the engine due to thick
transmission oil.  After it churns a while, it warms up and things get
back to normal.

Mike
Houlton, Maine

TJ Hannink wrote:
> When in doubt, consult the owners manual.
>
>   From page 26:
>
>   "Always set the parking brake when parking your vehicle. Move the selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift lever to "R" or "1" (Manual transmission). On hills also turn the wheels toward the curb."
>
>   That being said, I always park mine in neutral and start it with out using the clutch.
>
>   No particular reason, just have always done it that way.
>
>   Good luck,
>
>
> TJ Hannink
> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
> 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33SB
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