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If you are waiting at red lights with your foot on the clutch, poised to take off, with first gear selected, you are almost certainly shortening the life of your clutch - and maybe also blowing your engine.
Two reasons for this. One is really good, and the other is even better.
(Warning - this report contains actual physics, and basic metallurgy...)
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By John Cadogan4
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If you are waiting at red lights with your foot on the clutch, poised to take off, with first gear selected, you are almost certainly shortening the life of your clutch - and maybe also blowing your engine.
Two reasons for this. One is really good, and the other is even better.
(Warning - this report contains actual physics, and basic metallurgy...)
Help support my independent reporting, securely, via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54778969
Save thousands on any new car (Australia-only): https://autoexpert.com.au/contact
AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package: https://247roadservices.com.au/autoex...
Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr...

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