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Old 08-05-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: Shifter moves freely, car won't start. Please help!

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Originally Posted by JLHollowX13 View Post
yes, park does prevent the car from rolling, but its using the transmission to do so, thus putting strain on it. i always use my e brake when parking somewhere where i know the transmission is going to be put under pressure. plus, the brakes are made to stop the car, the tranny is not. id think it would be ok for only park to be used on flat ground and on ground with a certain incline, but once the steepness of a hill gets to a certain point i think it wouldnt be wise not engage the parking brake.
Never knew that!
Thank you,
Keith
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