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Is it safe to park a car with automatic transmission without using the parking brake?
It is normally considered safe to do so on a level or slightly inclined surface. If it is on a hill, you should use the parking brake as a precaution. Having said that, it is against the law in San Fransisco to park your vehicle on a hill without the wheels turned toward the curb. If the car were to slip out of park, it would roll to the curb and stop. San Francisco has cars that roll away on a daily basis in that city.
What else can I help you with?
Why does a car start but when in gear not move?
The parking brake is on or the transmission (automatic) or the clutch (standard) has problems.
How do you shift the gears in automatic transmission car with no battery?
disconnect the trans cable at trans connection with someone on brake or apply the parking brake
What is the cable located right under the Ford Taurus right under the drivers car door?
That is the parking brake cable. It runs to the rear wheels to engage the parking brake whenever the pedal is depressed. Be sure to use the parking brake whenever you park your vehicle to prevent rust in the parking brake cable and to prevent damage to your Automatic Transmission
Will it damage the automatic transmission in a dump truck if you dig out of it with an excavator?
Possibly, if you are being aggressive with the excavator, setting the parking brake would take tension off the transmission though.
Does it harm your car to park facing up hill?
No more than it would harm parking it facing downhill. Makes no difference really. Just make very certain that you do these things when parking:* always point the wheels away from the curb when facing uphill * always point the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill * always set the parking brake while your foot is on the brake and BEFORE putting into Park on automatic transmissions. Applying the parking brake should be done every time regardless of the terrain. If one gets into the habit of doing this all the time, then it will become automatic. The little pin in the transmission is all that is holding the car from rolling ... use the brake, too. It will help greatly when you are trying to get the transmission out of Park when on a hill if the parking brake has not been used.Manual transmission people always use the parking brake (handbrake) anyway, so it is something we do without thinking. A good habit for everyone.
What do you do if the Automatic Transmission Fluid is dry and the car is running slow and loud?
You add some ATF (automatic transmission fluid) and hope your transmission isn't shot. Typical fill level is found with the vehicle in neutral and running (with parking brake on!) and the fluid is warm.
When leaving a vehicle unattended on the parking ramp at night?
ignition will be turned off and keys left in ignition, transmission placed in park (automatic) or reverse (manual), parking brake set, parking lights/emergency flashers on
Is the parking brake connected in with the transmission on a 1998 dodge caravan?
No.
When should you engage your parking brake?
Every time you stop and park your car, whether it be an automatic or manual transmission, every time, without fail. You want to be sure that the car cannot and will not move while parked. Don't take chances.
Will a vehicle with an automatic transmission roll down a hill if the brake isn't applied and the car is in drive?
Yes, most definitely it will roll down the hill. When parking on a hill always set the parking brake. The park gear in an A/T can break, so do not take a chance. In drive the car will roll if the brake is not set.
Use automatic transmission oil as brake fluid?
No
Is a 1997 Saturn car with automatic transmission tow-able?
Yes. Be sure the front wheel are off the ground. the rear wheels can be left on the ground with the parking brake off
