Originally Posted by Chris L.
Fred's Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is looking better & better.....
I do not believe anything would be covered by the PT warranty, especially with evidence of (possible) abuse....
Originally Posted by Big Al
Never start out from stop in any gear higher than 1st, you will only ruin what is left of your clutch. You said it does well when you take off slowly in first gear, well, TAKE OF SLOWLY". But take off in 1st only.
Why do you say this? Is it because of his issue, or would you say no one should ever start out in second? Please explain further.
Originally Posted by Vegaslegal
My two cents. Second gear is no different than first in a 60s 3 speed. My guess is that the materials are even better today. Shouldn't hurt anything as long as done well.
I always start in second, unless on a hill or really trying to take off. The start is much smoother and none of that 1 --> 2 harshness. In winter, this method helps out quite a bit in slick conditions, in fact, I believe the W on the shifter on the autos is winter mode where the car actually starts in second for this exact reason.