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20/07/2021 4:26 pm
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I just bought a 2013 Honda Civic 5 speed manual with 112k miles on it. I've never driven a manual before and I've heard some people say being stopped at red lights in gear with the clutch pedal down causes wear on the bearings. Do I need to put my car in neutral at red lights or is leaving it in gear with the clutch fully depressed okay?
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20/07/2021 5:40 pm
Take it out of gear. Keeping your foot on the clutch keeps pressure on the throw out bearing and wears it out prematurely.
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20/07/2021 5:46 pm
Put it in neutral at red lights to prolong the life of your transmission. That’s what I always do in my vehicle; no repairs needed for my manual the last 240,000 miles (including the clutch).
