DaBigKahuna
New member
Hmm.. Isn't the opposite true? When I used to push start my Beetle, I'd use 2nd gear because it was easier than 1st.
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Parking in 1st gear Bad or okay?
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Hmm.. Isn't the opposite true? When I used to push start my Beetle, I'd use 2nd gear because it was easier than 1st.
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
Yes! always push/bump start in second gear, it’s easier to start, that’s because the engine isn’t trying to spin as fast though, not really to do with compression, (its kinda the sweet spot) third would be more difficult, unless you’re on a pretty steep hill!
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walker
Go Kart Newbie
Years ago I was hanging out at a buddy's house when a cop knocked on the door. "Do you own a silver 1996 jetta" he said. My buddy replied with trepidation, "yes i do". The officer said "you might want to go get it".
The handbrake was on but it was not left in gear. Apparently it rolled backwards down several blocks, down a ditch, back up the other side, across three lanes, over the median while taking out a road sign, three more lanes, then hit a fire hydrant.
Miraculously it did not hit any other vehicles, though several had swerved or skidded to a stop to avoid it. Damaged the rear bumper and needed the fuel tank replaced. He got a fine for damaging the hydrant.
I always leave mine in gear with tires turned appropriately.
The handbrake was on but it was not left in gear. Apparently it rolled backwards down several blocks, down a ditch, back up the other side, across three lanes, over the median while taking out a road sign, three more lanes, then hit a fire hydrant.
Miraculously it did not hit any other vehicles, though several had swerved or skidded to a stop to avoid it. Damaged the rear bumper and needed the fuel tank replaced. He got a fine for damaging the hydrant.
I always leave mine in gear with tires turned appropriately.
PhthaloType
Go Kart Champion
Yep, even if the brake holds solid at first, it might slip over time, especially overnight when it gets colder. When I had my Jetta, I just used the brake on my inclined driveway, not in gear. One day a random dude who was walking by knocked on my door to let me know it was halfway into the street. After that, I always parked it in gear, and every car since.
Doesn't really matter if its in 1st or reverse......its the gearing that matters. I don't know the gear ratios of the MK6 trans......but if its in reverse and youre pointed downhill it could mean the same thing if its pointed uphill.
The engine can spin backwards too.