Starting With Clutch Pedal Depressed

[seefive]

Does this really make any difference? I've seen it recommended, but can't work out why..

[coastline taxis]

Im against this personaly as i have a bit of a theory about this and when sitting with your foot on the clutch at lights/junctions etc etc.

 

The thrust bearing is designed and greased to go from zero to 1500ish revs and back to zero in 2 to 3 seconds every time you change gear, So sitting with your foot on the pedal the thrust bearing is engaged for minutes at a time. something the grease and bearing wernt meant to do i think this burns the grease out and leads to premature thrust bearing failure. And weve done quite a few clutch replacements due to thrust bearing failure to think this way

[Johndouglas]

The theory is that it helps during very cold weather because the gearbox oil is thick and cold and by dipping the clutch the shafts in the gearbox are no longer forced to turn.

[emmas xsara]

As it disconnects the engine from the gearbox, it means the starter ONLY has to turn the engine over, No gears or anything else..

 

So lighter engine turn, less energy used to start, = easier starting, especially in winter.

 

Joe.