Questions tagged [parking]
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Reviving a vehicle that has been idle for a long time
Some related topics:
How to maintain a sometimes-used vehicle?
How long does it take for gas to go bad?
The first related topic addresses preparing a vehicle for long-term disuse, and maintaining ...
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Is it necessary to have the wheels of a car aligned with the body when parked, due to weight on the axle? [duplicate]
My uncle says a driver advised him that whenever the car is parked, the wheels have to be aligned with the body of the car, or else there will be un-necessary weight on (I think) the axle or wheel, ...
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Why should the fuel petcock valve be turned to “Off” position when not using the vehicle?
It’s mentioned in the user manual of my motorbike, that when not using the vehicle, I should turn the petrol tap (the one that has three positions “On”, “Off” and “Reserve”) to “Off” position. I don’t ...
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Smart and effective ways to light up a garage without relying on power outlets?
I am currently renting an garage in an underground parking lot. The garage has no light inside nor electric plugs. The only form of illumination available comes from the few neon lights in the ...
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What are the pros and cons for the two possible "gear directions" when parking the car on a hill?
Let's suppose I leave my car in gear when parking on a hill (besides using handbrake and turning the wheels towards/away from the curb, depending on the direction I'm parking in). In case that matters,...
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Parking --- in gear or neutral? [closed]
This question is discussed all over the internet, but it seems to be just a voting procedure. I'd like to get a high-quality answer, and, since I couldn't find it on SE, I'll ask it again here.
With ...
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Skoda Fabia - reverse parking sensors not working?
I bought a used Skoda Fabia that is fitted with a parking assistant (reverse parking sensors) which does not seem to work.
According to the manual when I change into reverse it should either make a ...
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Should I leave my wheels straight when I park my car?
I was told that I should leave my wheels straight when I park my car on flat driveway, I think this is rubbish and it doesn't matter personally
Should I leave my wheels straight when I'm parked?
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Best way to store a car off pavement
I have a parking spot for my car, but it is weedy gravel. I've been warned that storing a car on grass is very bad because transpiration from the grass will rust out the car's underbody. Presumably ...
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What are the long term effects of parking outside?
In southern Europe (latitude 40-45°) parking cars in garages is common, or at least many houses have garages for that. Old cars parked outside can be easily recognised due to ruined paint and rubbers.
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Car manual says I have to wait a few seconds before shifting to reverse, why?
I am the type to read the owners manual of everything I buy. I am a new driver and I have just read my owner's manual. As the questions says, it's telling me not to instantly shift to revers when I ...
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Gauging tight parking spots
So that I don't keep dinging or putting scratches my front bumper, what is the best way to gauge tight parking spaces ?
Say, if a parking spot is walled in three directions and you are pulling in ...
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Car with broken left driveshaft won't stay in park
Today my rear left driveshaft gave up (lots of grinding noise while in Drive or Reverse, coming from the left side of the differential, and the car won't move).
One strange thing I noticed is that ...
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Running cables from rear camera and parking sensors to car front in a Honda Fit 2015
I'm planning to buy a rear camera and parking sensor kits to install myself in a Honda Fit 2015. While I have no trouble making the proper electrical connections, I have no previous experience running ...
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Necessity of draining gas for a vehicle that has been sitting for 2-3 years
Related: Reviving a vehicle that has been idle for a long time
A car has not been started for over 2 years. No fuel stabilizer was added to the tank. According to some sources it's best to drain ...
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What will happen to a car with a manual transmission if it rolls the wrong way in gear? [duplicate]
EDIT: The linked question does not address any of the three subquestions listed below. This question is about the mechanical repercussions of a car rolling the wrong way, the linked question is a ...
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Why doesn't a car parked in first gear roll backwards?
In manual transmission, it is common practice to park a car in the first gear on uphills or in reverse gear on slopes - in addition to park brakes of course, but let's assume it is not being used in ...
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Is It Bad for the Car to Park it Regularly on a Surface Covered with Wood Mulch
I have heard that it's bad for the car if one parks it on a grass surface regularly. It is said that the moisture released by the grass would eventually cause rusting in the undercarriage of the car. ...
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Reverse parking sensors
I've been thinking on fitting an after-market reverse parking sensors for my car, and I found 2 options:
Electromagnetic
Ultrasonic
The Electromagnetic doesn't require to make holes in the bumper, ...
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Can I fit parking sensors on the front of my car?
I'm getting a reversing camera for the back of my car, as I often have to park in very tight spaces, or am parked in.
However, I can't fit a camera to the front, so I was wondering:
Can I fit rear ...
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Car moved to front when the engine is off while in D gear
I have a Suzuki Stingray 2014 vehicle and I am still new to it. Yesterday when I parked the vehicle on a cement floor, accidentally I had forgot to move the gear to the parking mode. However, I had ...
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Anything wrong with this custom brake caliper design?
I'm designing a modification to existent brake calipers that doesn't come with parking/hand brake. One method that comes to my mind is to add a lever with a lobe, anchored to the caliper body, that ...
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Shift car into park during red light
Will shifting my car to park while stopped at a red light cause any harm (engine, brakes, transmission, etc.) to my car? I do not apply the parking brakes. I have an automatic 2016 Toyota Corolla.
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Maintenance of parking sensors
I have issues with the parking sensors on my wife's S-max (2007). The sensors would occasionally beep (constant beep) after turning on the car and selecting a gear. I tried cleaning them, but I ...
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Proper way to stop auto transmission car
I'm just having my first auto transmission car, with press to start button.
How I start the car
Press the brake pedal
Press the "press to start" button to turn on engine
Move gear from "P" to "R" (...
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2010 VW Stuck in Park
I have a 2010 VW Jetta Stuck in Park. When I turn it on, press the brake, and press the shifter button it doesn't move. How do I get it out of park?
The brake light and dash indicator do toggle (...
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Can towing a car damage transmission while the Parking Brake is on?
Flatbed tow is dragging FWD vehicle by the cable up onto the flatbed, and then bringing the car off the Flatbed to the police ground.
First Case :
The transmission in Neutral
Parking Brake is ...
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1987 Yamaha fz700 handlebar lock
On my ignition there are a couple positions, on, off, lock, and p. I assumed the lock was for the handle bar lock, but it doesn't lock when I switch it to that, when I switch it to P though it ...
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Parking 2 wheelers on side stand
I want to know if parking your 2 wheeler on side stand after a long ride would cause any harm to the engine parts in the sense that the oil from the oil pan would be moved to the other part due to ...
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Best way to diagnose and fix a shifter that sticks in park?
I have a 1997 Caravan [short wheelbase, base model] with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
After it sits [off] for a few hours, the shifter will get stuck in park. A little jiggling and a hard pull ...
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Can't shift into park - '09 Chevy Malibu
So old faithful (faithful to break at least) is having problems again (2009 Chevy Malibu).
The gear shift intermittently won't shift into Park. It will shift out and between any other gears with no ...
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Proper parking technique for a car with electronic parking brake [duplicate]
I have got my first car, a 14' Audi S4 that is equipped with an electronic parking brake.
My common sense told me to park as following:
Come to a complete stop
Engage electronic parking brake
Put ...
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Park gear not holding wheels when on jacks
I was recently replacing the brake pads and callipers on my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (4WD), and after I’d finished the job but still had the wheels jacked up, I noticed that even though I had the ...
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How modern electronic parking brake works? Do they consume power when parked and car is off?
This might be a stupid question, but lately I've been asking myself this question and couldn't find an answer on google.
How modern electronic parking brakes work? Do they consume power when parked ...
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Risk to parking pawl while loosening lug nuts with car jacked up
With a car jacked up (tires is in the air), automatic transmission in park, and the emergency brake disengaged, can really cranking on lugs nuts damage a parking pawl?
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I was removing the ...
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Is it harmful to a car to be parked on gravel and mud instead of pavement?
I live in a house without a garage. I am obliged to park my car outside. I have been parking my car for a year now in a pavement parking where neighbors park their cars. Now I am obliged to change my ...
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Can someone move my car if it's in Park?
If I'm parked on the side of the street, is it possible for someone or a group of people to move my car by pushing it for example? My car is an automatic and it was on Park with no hand-brake on ...
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Leaving automatic gearbox in N while parking to prevent damages
I'm living in a country where it'so common to push or hit other cars while parking. P position in automatic gearbox creates a solid lock and any push or hit will directly reflect to the gearbox.
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Is this kind of tire damage from a landscaping brick?
My wife and I use surplus landscaping bricks as bump-stops in our garage. They are maybe 1.5" thick and 12" wide, and are used as stop indicators at a creeping pace only. The tire is from a 2013 ...
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Does parking my car with 2 wheels on the sidewalk and 2 wheels on the road cause issues in the long term?
Since there is no parking space at the place I’m renting, I have to park my car with 2 wheels on the sidewalk and 2 wheels on the road. This also includes going up and down the sidewalk with the 2 ...
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What is the risk of damaging a car when parking it outside for 1 year in a subtropical climate?
I'm living in a Mediterranean climate (subtropical) for 1 year with a 2 year old BMW (black metallic paint, white leather) which I need to park outside (no garage or carport). It will spend perhaps ...
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2004 chevy cavalier- rolled backwards when in park, and not wont turn on
my car wont turn on. it rolls backwards when in park. and im not on a hill. its not the battery cause the radio and lights all turn on. i literally get a dead engine reaction when i turn the key. the ...
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Sudden notification of parking sensor repair on dashboard while driving
So I was driving my Vitara Brezza yesterday morning during rains. When I got my car out of the parking I had performed a reverse and worked as usual without any problems. The car hit the road before ...
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What is the minimum size a parking spot can be in the USA? [closed]
What is the law stating the minimum size that a parking spot can be in the USA? For example in MN where I'm from.
The only reason why I ask is I was at a dealership that had smaller than normal ...
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Audi A7 - 2016 model without parking assist: is the installation of the module "plug & play"?
I have the intention of buying a used Audi A7 Sportback from 2016, without the "parking assist" option.
Since i'm a newbie to this kind of stuff, i was wondering if it's something i can install myself ...
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VW Golf 2012 runs fine but won't accelerate from park without giving it gas
I was driving the car and suddenly trying to stop it (of course I pressed the brake). While the car was moving 5 KM per hour, I accidentally shift gear from D(drive) to P(parking) and hard a 'gar' '...
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2010 Volkswagen EOS stuck in Park
I have a 2010 Volkswagen EOS only summer driven. I parked it in November 2017 and went to use it last week after sitting for 6 months and the car will not shift out of park (automatic transmission). ...
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Parking pawl or parking brake creak
I have recently observed a slight creak in my car which I think comes from the parking pawl in my 2016 Toyota RAV4 hybrid. It doesn't have a conventional automatic transmission, but I still believe ...
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Should I put my car in first when parked? [duplicate]
When I park my car and turn it off, I usually select first gear, pull the parking brake, kill the engine, and then release the clutch pedal. I did this because I thought it would keep the car from ...
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How to not hit the car in front whatever the car? [closed]
I'm designing a 3d model of a car with some specifications.
The question that I thought of now and also is a good question as I don't personally know the answer while driving my own car is:
How can ...
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