7 Driving Habits That Ruin Your Car and Drain Your Wallet

How to drive a car easily and safely? How to brake smoothly? Here are a few simple driving hacks and secrets you should know to drive your car like a pro.
Have you already been driving for many years or are you just starting to drive? This activity can be both exciting and exhausting. Of course, firstly it depends on road conditions. However, there is one more important thing to be considered while driving - the behavior of your car. The longer you own a car; the more driving habits you acquire. Unfortunately, not all of those habits are good ones. Moreover, the more experienced you become, the harder it is to break them. And very often those habits can affect the condition of your car. We decided to compile examples of unwise driving behavior.
TIMESTAMPS
Resting your hand on the gear stick 1:09
Refueling only when the tank is almost empty 2:13
Frequent braking 3:04
Ignoring suspicious sounds 4:26
Neglecting to use the hand brake 5:50
Running a cold engine at high revs 6:34
Keeping your foot on the brake while driving downhill 7:17
SUMMARY
- Whether you own an automatic or a manual car, a transmission that is not working correctly can cause serious problems both under the hood and out on the road. Moreover, transmissions are very complex, they have many moving parts, ignoring this bad habit can easily bring you to huge expenses for a transmission repair.
- The dirt gets into the filters and the pump causing damage. The purpose of the latter is to get fuel from the fuel tank and deliver it according to the demand of the engine. During winter months, be sure to always leave the tank at least half-filled with fuel to avoid the formation of large amounts of condensate.
- To avoid unpleasant accidents, remember to promptly change the brake hoses and keep your eye on the brake fluid level. Keep in mind that braking is another skill to be mastered; it takes a certain skill level to do it correctly.
- Please use the following steps to safely move your vehicle away from the highway and to avoid the possible danger.
Firstly, pull over to a safe spot. Don’t hesitate to ask for any possible assistance because the process might not be that easy as it seems. And remember to switch on the hazard lights. If the car has completely broken down and you cannot start it, just push it to a safe place After, try to diagnose the issue.
- To successfully park on an incline, hold the foot brake and shift into "park." Then pull the hand brake, and only then slowly release the brake. It doesn’t really matter if your car has a manual or an automatic transmission, car manufacturers recommend the use of the parking brake to immobilize any parked vehicle.
- Most modern engines don’t need warming up. However, it is worth remembering that until the gauge indicates operating temperature one shouldn’t run the engine at more than 2,000 revs. In freezing conditions, it is advisable to keep the engine running for 1-2 minutes before pulling away.
- The proper thing to do is to shift to a lower gear and initiate engine braking, which helps to reduce the use of normal brakes. It works by reducing the speed of the engine, which means that the speed of the vehicle reduces too. The aim is to prevent the vehicle get a too fast speed, especially while going downhill.
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[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

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[@krosbone3139]

Number#1.........braking while going down hill, isn't that tip regards to manual stick shifts only (engine braking)........how about automatics???

[@roominaberenji6080]

BRIGHT SIDE in low freezing weather a engine must be warmed up no matter wat..all engine lifters oil pumps and piston rings need to expand before pulling away..

[@glitchwolf946.5]

What if your car doesn't have a handbrake?

[@blackattack1517]

@@glitchwolf946.5 then fix ya handbrake

[@glitchwolf946.5]

We have a mini van.

[@hildaelson4203]

What I really learned from this is how many people don’t know the difference between the word ‘brake’ and ‘break.’

[@TreyHiers94]

Lol FACTS!

[@angelangelface]

First one is to stop and the second one is to take rest.

[@farhadasifi6094]

I Learned it now thank you 😅

[@obviouslytwo4u]

Give it a brake mate.

[@subliminal9144]

@@obviouslytwo4u You give me a break, mate

[@idapramayanti6740]

7. Resting your hand on the gear stick 6. Refueling only when the tank is almost empty 5. Frequent braking 4. Ignoring suspicious sounds 3. Neglecting to use the hand brake 2. Running a cold engine at high revs 1. Keeping your foot in the brake while driving downhill

[@Discretelise]

Ida Pramayanti thank you

[@judel7549]

Ida Pramayanti thanks for saving my time. Appreciate it

[@rafaLumix]

Keep a reasonable distance from the car in front.

[@Bubbles99718]

Was hoping someone summed it up. Koolio.

[@66Flux]

8. Resting your foot on the clutch pedal

[@cheekymescalito3249]

If you see red light on next crossing, avoid accelerating and then braking until full stop. Just roll slowly until you see a green light. Saves both fuel and brakes.

[@XoX1971]

I have a light truck that’s 12 years old and I have yet to replace my brakes.

[@theshield4750]

aren’t you using the brakes anyways tho?

[@dyverge]

I always laugh when I'm driving with someone and they keep accelerating all the way up until the light. Like bro fuel is $6 a gallon and all of that energy just went into wearing down your brakes.

[@andreimitrica77]

@@XoX1971 breaks*

[@PsyQoBoy]

@@andreimitrica77 You're wrong it's Brakes. Break is like taking a lunch break. Brakes are for cars.

[@victornderitu]

Driving a manual transmission while resting your foot on the clutch!

[@Gunsmoke2220]

why?

[@protagonistnarwhal9048]

@@Gunsmoke2220 it wears out the clutch

[@shaansanakhundongbam981]

Killer habit but doesn't feel like it 🤣

[@OmarHussainX2021]

@@Gunsmoke2220 Because when you hold the pedal you are causing unnecessarily wear and tear to the clutch. Getting your clutch replaced is expensive.

[@jaleekkelsor6243]

Yeah it may cause the clutch to slip a little depending on how much pressure you have on pressure

[@lucasperuzzo5098]

Actually when parking in a hill, if you have an automatic transmission, you should always put it N (Neutral) first, then pull the hand break, only then put in P (Park), that way all the weight of the car is held by the handbreak, not the transmission lock. You will notice that if you do this, when you pull your transmission from P to D(drive) you will no longer hear an 'clank' sound.

[@dbblrr]

superior info/advice here should have been all caps!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dirkdiggler9379]

@@dbblrr yesssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Calcx755]

Another way to know if you’re using the parking break correctly is if your car doesn’t rock back after you’re done putting it in park.

[@nicholasbaldwin4461]

You can even stop pressing the brake after using the hand brake to allow to car to be held only by the hand brakes... Then you place the car in park

[@BruceLee-dp9sj]

Put it in neutral so the car can roll backwards right before you can put it in park

[@yunasmagsi]

let me save you people 8 mins: 7. Don't keep your hand on the gear stick 6. Don't refuel close to an empty tank 5. Frequent Braking is bad 4. Don't ignore weird car sounds 3. Use handbrake when parking 2. Don't run cold engine on high revs 1. Don't keep your foot on the brake going down hill IKR the tittle is 8 driving habits but the list has only 7, Logic is as bad as number 5

[@vincencohan3626]

8. Resting your foot on the clutch pedal is no no 9. Using both feet in automatic car is danger

[@mironsiembida3786]

Why I check comments after video. 8min of my life wasted

[@xxcmp05xx80]

Yunas Magsi he was telling us that breaks are bad, so is it a coincidence that he left out ‘Read your owners manual so you know what fuel to put in” and “Change your oil and blinker fluid ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) every 5 thousand miles” (change BMW blinker fluid every 3.5k miles)

[@philipotoole9894]

Love me you gdp

[@fremontian9277]

What do you mean "you people " lol

[@dracer35]

Also for number 6 refueling before empty. Most people don't realize that that fuel is what cools the fuel pump. Running the tank all the way to to empty all the time leads to premature failure of the fuel pump which can be very expensive to replace depending on the vehicle and the amount of labor needed to replace the pump.

[@donames6941]

Not so pump is made to run cool are it wouldnt be safe in the gas tank

[@hunterxanime6038]

"just because you're sober, dont think you're a good driver." (make a sense) 😂

[@chantelleanderson1218]

Most drivers have a bad habit of turning & not using the indicator to let the vehicle behind know what direction he/she is going & for the pedestrians to know as well, especially if he/she is about to cross the street.

[@fwingebritson]

they may be using their indicator not realizing their blinker fluid reservoir is low or has gone dry.

[@toniownez]

Chantelle Anderson Blinker fluid is expensive man

[@adondoro7137]

+4 scoops GODDAMMITmasl

[@Zombie-yz9fp]

I like to keep people guessing.

[@andrewhun96]

I just don't want the indicator lever to wear out. I'm taking good care of my BMW.

[@ahrayahahlalabayaahyashara4142]

Drivers not using their signals (indicators) which is Very Important because we human beings cannot read minds to know when you're going to make a turn. Another bad habbit I've always seen is driving too close to a car (Kissing the bumper); that is extremely dangerous because if for some reason the person in front end up breaking and you're unable to go anywhere then unfortunately, you are stuck in an accident.

[@bellamilr4597]

Ahrayalah Yasharahla hate hate hate when people don’t do that it’s like they want to get rear ended 😠

[@jeffreynanatakyicollins101]

Ahrayalah Yasharahla people do that to put pressure on the driver, to make them go faster

[@bellamilr4597]

NANA TAKYI COLLINS no way 😮 didn’t know !!! 🤣

[@coolerplays3477]

I know this is over a year old but another terrible reason is the train collision (not a real train), basically if there's a bunch of cars really close to each other and someone from behind hits the car from the back, then that car will hit the car in front of them, causing that car to hit the car in front of them, and so on. This makes it to everyone is held responsible but the person in the front.

[@healthiswealth8153]

asians are the worst for this

[@alanwhite7562]

Number 3: Should be FOOTBRAKE, HANDBRAKE then PARK GEAR that way the handbrake takes the tention instead of the park gear. Some hand brakes will apply fractionally after being applied so if you select park before the handbrake, the vehicle can still roll against the parking gear therefore jamming it in park causing you to have to reef it out of park gear (causing damage to gearbox) when you are ready to depart.

[@coreyd528]

I always do Foot brake-Shift to neutral gear-handbrake-then park gear

[@staidey5994]

Doesn't matter. I've been working in a car repair shop and NEVER encountered a broken parking pawl or parking cog. You'd probably wear the engine long sooner than the parking pawl.

[@ejakaegypt]

Thank you guys, even tho many of us have been driving for years, it’s nice to get a refresher every once in a while 💯

[@grazz7865]

I believe everyone should have to take another written and road test when renewing their license. Just like the commercial drivers. Most jobs require a retest.

[@ejakaegypt]

@@grazz7865 I guess, you might want to go to your local mayor or local dmv and tell them that idea. I’m just a small business owner 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@NealWilliams]

Very true

[@OooohhYeeah]

For anyone else here who lives in Alberta another one would be this really cool feature most don’t know about here, it’s a little knob (usually) behind the steering wheel and when you flick it, a flashing light will indicate which way you plan on turning the vehicle, their called turn signals.. some of you should really learn how to use them!!

[@serviousmsipa2669]

😂😂😂

[@raymondreish657]

Here in Michigan drivers have no freaking idea what the turning signals are for. To those careless drivers turning signals are just decorative orange colored lights.

[@tylercampbell6834]

Same for new York state lol

[@longvisions3]

@@tylercampbell6834 you mean New Jersey

[@brnmcc01]

That's because in Alberta, NY, New Jersey, Michigan etc; Blinker Fluid is extremely expensive!

[@stephenparallox]

#1 Using your smartphone while driving

[@zGJungle]

Should be a year ban and big fine for driving while using your phone.

[@exeuroweenie]

Last year I had to change lanes quickly due to some MENSA chairman texting(with both hands) on a bicycle.Of course,there wasn't a traffic cop for blocks.

[@janoudman2695]

At least in Europe it should have been #1. It is only bad for your car if it leads to a crash though. Half of the reasons does not apply to west Europe because of the good roads here and in the Netherlands because of the lack of hills and mountains.

[@Gabriel-he6ih]

#-1 touch shifteroo-san too much

[@dennissanders4863]

Thank God I'm not the only one with common sense to realize that he left out this very important number one..

[@tadzionl]

Regarding the advice not to hold your hand on the gear handle, the NSU RO-80 had a nice feature to remind you of that. It had a semi-automatic gear box that uncoupled as soon as you put your hand on the gear handle.

[@erics320]

The sediment at the bottom of the fueltank, i have heard that so many times. But everyone who says it forgets 1 very important fact. The inlet for the fuelpump is at the bottom of the tank. Else it would never be able to get all the fuel out of the tank. It could be true for stuff floating on top of the fuel though. And i guess that a pump that runs dry will not be happy either.

[@reecio07]

Driving habits that ruin your car and drain your wallet: #1 - Driving

[@benjaminb1055]

You have to do all of these to drive. Cars don't last forever

[@mustafamufasa]

Letting a car sit for months or even several years can be worse for the car than simply driving it (which, obviously, it was designed to do).

[@XKobe]

Yep, not to mention the motor mechanic industry is the biggest scam in the world. They will charge you for repairs you don't even need.

[@XplodingTurtle]

X Kobe if you do repairs yourself that wont be a problem

[@Megadriver]

Only if you are clueless about cars...

[@jhmcd2]

#5 is pretty hard to avoid especially if you live in contested areas. Wearing out your breaks versus constantly getting into accidents is preferable (although teleworking is even better).

[@justicejane2429]

Brakes

[@supercop7403]

Thanks. I've the habit of keeping foot on break in downward drive. Thanks I'll take care of it now. Big regards.

[@blackvulcan100]

Keeping your foot on the clutch pedal when stopped ie waiting for the traffic lights to change etc.Here in the UK we have mostly gear sticks to change gear,yes strange that !!

[@ANOnyme-tx2ts]

It has nothing about car fixing prevention, but I know a bad habits most people do: driving while holding their cellphones for calling of texting. Here in Canada, or at least in Québec, it has been forbidden for some years, maybe about a decade. This bad habit privates the driver's full focus on the road, which could lead to accidents.

[@johnconti1329]

If I stopped and counted the number of people I see driving while looking down at a cell phone in a day, I'd probably give up my licence and just take mass transit.

[@reecio07]

This is my biggest pet peeve when I'm driving. Over here in the UK it carries a hefty fine as well as points on your licence, yet, so many people still use their phones while they're driving...

[@ANOnyme-tx2ts]

Reece Bleasdale I know, right? Cellphones have become as addictive as drugs.

[@reecio07]

A.N.O'nyme Whatever it is can surely wait until the journey is over haha. Is that text worth killing someone/dying over? A little common sense would go a long way with some people

[@ANOnyme-tx2ts]

Reece Bleasdale Entirelly agree with you.

[@valvenus5715]

Watching while driving so I can get some great tips 👍🏼

[@GodMaxDrinkerofTea]

Lord Swoledemort thats tje spirit

[@tatendawmarange9309]

Cool 😎

[@tatendawmarange9309]

Gearshift is fine

[@tatendawmarange9309]

😯

[@tatendawmarange9309]

That 😢

[@brook8294]

My Advice: don't gas the engine all the way to a red light and come to a complete stop, only to do it again up to the next light, this wastes so much fuel. Drive at a set pace and try to meet all green lights, just remember it is always better fuel mileage to keep a constant speed. When you see traffic slowing down ahead of you, take your foot off the gas so you don't have to come to a complete stop. This not only saves you fuel but it will also keep traffic moving at a slow steady pace. Anytime you excellerate your vehicle sucks gasoline!

[@samersijbesma5708]

Make sure to check your coolant and oil levels so that your engine can have the ability to always stay cool and lubricated.

[@thomaspc0]

One good thing that can save you is not having too many keys on the key ring. Too much weight can damage the ignition switch, costing plenty of money.

[@toyotahachiroku8509]

Thomas PC doesn't seem like a real problem cause my dad's had his 99 corolla since 1999 and he has had like 20 keys on his key chain(haha) and the ignition isn't causing any problems

[@mfx999]

Toyota Hachiroku hes talking about cars in general dude, not old toyotas like ur father have that can take everything 😄

[@MalaysianTropikfusion]

I've never heard of ignition switch damage =o

[@TSTBROTHERS]

Keyless baby

[@Shawn-sc5uk]

I-key (intelligent key) baby, Nissan Maximas for life! My keys stay in my pocket and push button start..

[@Gears.and.Gadgets]

One thing I would mention. People who don't look while backing up.. Also the title says 8 thing. You listed 7 things.

[@reecio07]

I have more trouble with people who don't look moving forwards! Being spatially aware in general deserves a mention in this list.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Who would do this??

[@heidimarchant5438]

George W Yeah I hate that! Also, people that see you coming but pull out in front of you anyway.

[@raulsalcedo8332]

Here's my addition, always use turn signals. so much time lost to both drivers and pedestrians for not doing so

[@Zombie-yz9fp]

I can reverse perfectly using mirrors.

[@captaincinema5066]

Great points. Thanks for the video. I was wonder if you could comment on something I have used on every car I have owned since I first started to drive 3 decades ago. I use a steering wheel assist knob -- a device that allows you to turn the wheel with one hand. I have heard it called a "suicide knob" because there were myths about it being unsafe because a stunt driver James Brodie used them on his cars. Fact is, in my case this allowed me to make turns faster than I could have with two hands and in fact, it actually saved me from serious crashes two times over the years. I just bought a 2018 Civic Hatchback Sport and that was the first thing that I added to the new car. Brodie Spinner Knobs are almost standard equipment on farm vehicles (tractors, tillers and the like). Do you have any thoughts on their use and if I am correct in how helpful the one on my car was to keep me out of a dangerous crash, why aren't they more widely used and recommended? One incident that I can relate was on a spin-out that I got into on a slick sheet of ice; without the ability the knob gave me to quickly spin the wheel back and forth to control the slide, I would have gone over an embankment drop of a good 100 feet.

[@a64738]

Point nr 5 is REALLY bad advice, new brake pads is dirt cheep and easy to replace. New rear brakes because they have not been used hard enugh cost in the 1000 $ range.... (been there done that, not doing it again, I am now back to braking hard at end of every drive to make sure the rear brakes is engaged hard also).

[@dancoulson6579]

When I park on a hill, I follow this procedure: 1. Apply foor brake firmly. 2. Shift to Neutral. 3. Apply parking brake. 4. Slowly release foot brake to make sure parking brake can support car alone. 5. Shift to Park. When I park on a flat, I just use the park gear.

[@Xsar1942]

Same but I always use the handbrake

[@fortunateogene8031]

Wow

[@fortunateogene8031]

I oftentimes forget this procedure

[@ed7519]

Never take off your shoe and leave it beneath the drivers feet!! No object should be in that area because it could lodge under your break pedal and cause you to not be able to depress the break pedal, and you know what happens then, you smash into the car in front of you! Beware water bottles or cans of soda that may fall down in that area too. :)

[@paulanderson79]

break pedal?

[@anassyria5176]

E D Important

[@andrewanlap]

Final Destination taught me this

[@warryckscown5620]

Great point!

[@MRBILL-dr2wr]

This is got to be some of the worst advice I've ever seen in my life. think about it if you take your shoes off and you move them back towards the seat the only thing that could possibly make the shoes go forward to the pedals is when you step on the brakes by this point not only is your foot in the way but the brake pedal would also be in the way making it completely impossible for the shoe to get lodged under the brake pedal. The saying must really be true Common Sense isn't that common.

[@daredevilmason823]

Title is 8 driving habits vid says 7

[@artist3856]

Daredevil Mason you have a good eye!

[@gplayer8508]

@Daredevil Mason plus the alt-right wing's speed meter meme on the thumbnail image. BTW, it's time to change your/BS' "car" to a electric car for your own good :)

[@keyboardguru4212]

I know right, such clickbait! This channel needs to be banned and all its producers euthanised!

[@voyteq1]

Daredevil Mason - the 8th one is watching this vid while you're driving 😉

[@CertifiedPG]

The 8th is simply driving the car lol

[@JReaLBiz86]

Usually you guys are pretty spot on with these, but I gotta argue a couple of these. 7. It is recommended and more safe to drive with both hands on the wheel, but not a requirement. Also, if you have an arm rest that sits directly behind your shifter, resting your hand on it doesn't damage gears at all. Applying pressure to the gear shift will cause damage, but I've owned my Cobalt for 13 years and it still shifts nice and smooth. If you have an automatic, your hand shouldn't be resting there at all. 6. It is actually better to make sure you run more fuel in your tank, but a better tip is that you should make sure to fill your tank each time you refuel, so that your fuel pump can continue working properly, as not filling the tank up allows that sediment to accumulate over time. Running the tank out and filling it back up will redistribute the sediment throughout your fuel, which will help the smaller particles pass through the fuel system instead of clogging anything. Also, there are fuel treatment formulas out there to combat this buildup in your fuel system. This driving habit doesn't really ruin your car, but it ruins the roadways and driving experience for many: Driving in the passing lane: If you aren't actively passing another vehicle or line of vehicles, you should not be in the passing lane at all. Congestion is usually created by people who think it's okay to hog the passing lane as the "fast lane", when they're going no more than 5 mph above the speed limit. A better lane for those drivers is the lane adjacent to the passing lane; they can keep up their speed without hindering other drivers who are carrying more speed and want to get by in the passing lane. And if they want to get past a slower-moving car in the same lane, they can then utilize the passing lane properly; signal, get over when it's safe to, accelerate to pass the car ahead, signal again, and move back into the through lane they were in originally. Driving slowly or holding up traffic in the passing lane is actually more dangerous than high speeds, because it forces other drivers to make passes in through lanes or merge/exit lanes, increasing the risk of an accident, and overall slowing all traffic, who now have to be extra cautious around these cars darting all over the road trying to get by slower traffic. Use lanes responsibly!

[@elainec4914]

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[@lobecosc]

Totally agree with number 6. I usually fill my tank up regardless of how much is in the tank.

[@bobbylewisjr5250]

Thanks for the info

[@Torchiy]

I usually enjoy the advice given on Bright Side. But unfortunately tip number 2 isn't a bright one. Nowadays, most mainstream cars on the road are equipped with a fuel injection system. This modern system is computer controlled and adjusts fuel delivery based on temperature, throttle setting and engine load. This enables the car to be driven almost immediately, even at low temperatures. Today, cars need only 30 to 60 seconds to run before they are ready to drive. If you leave your car idling for longer than one minute you're not only wasting gas, but it can also cause serious damage to the engine. The best way to warm an engine is to drive away as soon as possible and keep the load low until it reaches ideal operating temperature. Accelerate gently and use small throttle openings. Driving loads the engine and warms it more quickly than extended idling.

[@Basic-Reviews]

Not sure on #1, downshifting creates premature unnecessary wear on the gears and engine itself,. You may, however use a combination of both, the brake ( Brakes pads and discs are cheaper than engine parts) and the engine's ability to run on lower gears.

[@nomicwave]

"Downshifting creates premature unnecessary wear on the gears and engine itself", that's a myth. Downshifting is often used by racers to brake before turns. To clear it out even more, downshifting is different from engine braking. Downshifting is shifting from a higher to lower gear (and it would only wears the clutch if done wrong much as upshifting) while engine breaking is just idling your accelerator at the same gear. Does it wear your gears faster? Maybe marginally, but nothing that I would call "premature" or "unnecessary". If driving downhill I would recommend regular braking first then engine brake all the way down to avoid any clutch damage since most people can't even upshift properly and to save your poor braking pads and discs from premature unnecessary melting.

[@staidey5994]

Truckers engine brake all the time

[@BOOGGEE22]

Took one minute and 5 seconds to start the actual video

[@markleng67]

That is a very irritating aspect of all Bright Side videos.

[@mrzulky2198]

SKINNY STRANGER , Intro my friend

[@kelislaw6747]

SKINNY STRANGER Thank you

[@Abdulaziz2003]

SKINNY STRANGER wow thanks

[@yucaddi2210]

The number #6 Refueling only when tank is almost empty Now i know when we dont use out car much he starts it

[@Vector_Ze]

One of the most important, and omitted (though hinted at): Don't tailgate/follow too closely! Absolutely nothing positive to gain from tailgating, and potentially a LOT to lose. Aside from being dangerous, nearly all tailgaters are also brake riders because they're nervous about following too close, duh! And even if you're half brain dead, so it doesn't make you nervous, following too closely means you couldn't possibly stop when the lead car stomps their brakes. Even if that doesn't happen, when you're following too closely you will be forced to brake too often even when your victim just slows, as in taking a turn. Back off a little, you'll be safer, you'll save gasoline and wear on your brakes, and give the poor guy/gal in front of you a little peace of mind. There's never any excuse for tailgating. It's a mindless, wasteful, dangerous thing to do.

[@warryckscown5620]

smart451cab Best/sensible comment yet..

[@MRBILL-dr2wr]

You're wrong tailgating saves you money it's called drafting watch Nascar you'll see what I'm talking about

[@hoen2009]

@@MRBILL-dr2wr........ Sure yeah it does a little bit, at the price of ramming in someone back. Tailgating is for retards.

[@BPLdenver]

@@MRBILL-dr2wr Tell ya what. You tailgate ... ahem draft ... all you want on a closed track. On the highway, LEARN HOW TO CONTROL YOUR SH!T DUDE.

[@hakualex]

Tell that to Florida drivers!

[@randumbyootoobyooser]

I feel like this guy could do a perfect Winnie the Pooh impression

[@Willie-go6dc]

MERCH

[@tatendawmarange9309]

Hi 👋

[@tatendawmarange9309]

I’m. Munesushe

[@huberfloover]

A bad driving habit that will ruin your car? Tailgating me....

[@x1134x]

No it won't. How are you going to stop instantly? Same laws of physics that apply to me, also apply to you.

[@subzeroarctics1299]

We'll see who has the better brakes then

[@JulianKapa]

Because your car won't get damaged if someone runs into you from behind...

[@tjleaf3510]

The person from behind still has to pay for damages genius

[@x1134x]

Not too long before we'll be able to easily prove in a court of law that you purposefully slammed on the brakes, with the computer data of your ABS system, the dash mounted cameras in the area, and the traffic cameras that cover the entirety of streets in urban areas, there would be no corroboration of your testimony that you had legitimate reason to brake hard, and a preponderance of the evidence would leave a judge no choice but to find the brake slammer at fault, the only reason it doesn't happen now, is the evidence is lacking, but the ability to bring that evidence to court is REAL now. You *think* you're "so intelligent" causing an accident because "all rear endings are the followers fault", but they're not, when the first actions are by you, and your actions are intended to create a collision, then it is absolutely YOU who are at fault if one does occur. You know your neighbor driving along side you has 2 or more high definition video capture devices, so think twice before you decide to purposefully put people in danger, already thinking you're smart enough to know the outcome. And my brakes and reaction time are far better than those of the 65 year old long-tooths who say stuff like "I'll purposefully slam on my brakes because I don't like how big a car behind me is in my mirror".

[@mako040472]

I m ok because i have the Flintstones edition car the only problem is when i break a lot i start to have a foot burning odor but thats it

[@ANOnyme-tx2ts]

Michael lrg LOL!

[@TheBrightstar13]

Michael lrg 😂😂

[@mop8231]

yooo bro I got the same car too nice brooo

[@kendallandersen8551]

Nice

[@PSNragglefraggle1]

Michael lrg Maybe your body's telling you to work harder.

[@wendyholeong4740]

Thank you for the tips.

[@james9609]

Remembering to engine brake instead of braking on a downhill where a notorious speed camera is at the bottom really helps my engine wear and tear thanks warwickshire council (griff)

[@ezzor197]

Stockholm has a place where it’s going downhill, turning at 90 kmh then a sudden change to 60 with a speed camera right behind it all hidden in vegetation. I hade to slam my brakes hard the first time and still barely made it down to 60.

[@brohiddlesby7010]

Habit #5 is a big pet peeve for me, but it's not really because of the damage it causes to your brakes. My grandfather does it in his Prius, and whenever I ride with him, I always get car sick because he's always pressing on the brakes. Even thinking about it right now is making me want to throw up my breakfast.

[@ShazeemKhan]

*brakes

[@ncdave4life]

Actually, Lone Wanderer, your grandfather knows what he's doing. If you brake lightly in a Prius it uses "regenerative braking" to recover some of the car's kinetic energy, which it uses to charge the battery. Gentle braking in a Prius doesn't actually use the brakes at all. Also, in this video, the last recommendation ("#1") is dead wrong. Using engine braking saves your brake pads, but wears your transmission, clutch (if you have one), and engine. It also slows your car without lighting up the brake lights, which increases the risk of getting rear-ended. Brake pads are cheap, transmissions, clutches & collisions are expensive, so do the math.

[@VoidSixx]

If you actually know how to downshift properly, it wont put any wear at all onto the engine, clutch, or drivetrain. In fact, it will actually reduce it in most cases. It will also save a little fuel on the downhil. And if another driver can't tell that your speed is reducing without lights, that's their problem.

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Lone Wanderer I try to treat my brakes right and sometimes I even let the car just freewheel to a stop. But I almost never use my E brake because I always forget to disengage it (theres nothing to tell you its still on). Also I think its stuck because my rear rims get hotter than my front even though the handle is in the off position.

[@ThePrufessa]

David Burton you're not really reducing your speed though. You're just maintaining a driving speed without using the gas pedal. When you need to slow down you will use your brakes as usual.

[@1999Shortstuff]

Much of what was said in this video is common sense. I guess that quality is void in most people.

[@gth882]

Technical Corporal thank phones for that

[@belmarustheelder5503]

Also basic driving courtesy and etiquette is almost nonexistent on the roads today. On the road 30yrs.

[@janessatipsword8840]

lol

[@EmilyRose900]

Common sense isn't very common anymore.

[@EmilyRose900]

Driving etiquette isn't taught anymore, along with backing up. Seriously, they don't teach kids to back up.

[@customhockeydesign5850]

good advice. When approaching a red light take your foot off the gas pedal well before the stop to save on brake wear.

[@new-dm1oq]

thank you for all the information that you have given me

[@jordikorthals003]

'Most modern engines don't need warming up'... And this guys is giving us advise about the usage of cars...

[@thetuber705]

That's what i said

[@jordikorthals003]

Just for youtube At least we are both thinking the same thing

[@cagrkocaslan5783]

Jordi Korthals yea they actually dont need warming up at standing still my local audi dealer also claimed warm up while driving dont rev over 2.5 till your car warmed up as they mentioned in video.

[@thetuber705]

+Çağrı Koçaslan They need warming up. Read your owners manual. My 1963 ford needs warming up. It says let it run for 30 seconds then drive easily till it's at operating temperature. Just as every car ever since then.

[@cagrkocaslan5783]

Just for youtube i think we are talking about modern cars as u mentioned not about your 63' ford...

[@MisterBlueSky1000]

Other bad driving habits: Tailgating, switching lanes without signaling, driving with ego, competing with other drivers, driving while being tired...

[@inbredjesus9188]

MisterBlueSky1000 those are safety issues though not things that would mechanically ruin your car

[@MisterBlueSky1000]

True - though if you drive unsafely and get into a car accident - that does ruin the car...

[@xXiAmThePro08Xx02]

I come from a mechanic family, driving second nature I like your ideas!

[@BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

TIMESTAMPS Resting your hand on the gear stick 1:09 Refueling only when the tank is almost empty 2:13 Frequent braking 3:04 Ignoring suspicious sounds 4:26 Neglecting to use the hand brake 5:50 Running a cold engine at high revs 6:34 Keeping your foot on the brake while driving downhill 7:17

[@devendrachaudhari2210]

Thanks bro

[@ultrakool]

I only use my ebrake while doing bootlegger turns. makes for quick getaways from the fuzz

[@silveriaquintanilla]

#5 FREQUENT BRAKING Me: " Well that's not possible here in Los Angeles" 😂 some people be cutting you, turning in your lane with no signal.

[@yuyunqiushan]

neither in China

[@bigf1502]

That Jeep Cherokee ripping in the snow was the best part of this video

[@olitesla5891]

Thanks bro rly helpful

[@thevexengineer]

This guy really likes the word "moreover"

[@jokerrhe]

yeah he moreovered his over some more with the over

[@kosmique]

"muh rover" its low-key showin off

[@mottbone]

Moreover, moreover than one should moreover with moreover.

[@stupossibleify]

It's the sign of a non-native English speaker in my experience. English taught abroad from widely-used texts often include terms such as "moreover"

[@superpoopoochoochoo]

Yes use the emergency brake for parking when needed, but put the car in neutral first, THEN pull the E-brake, let off the actual brake, and then when the car goes back and forth then you know the car is safely parked, then put it on park and turn off your car. When leaving the spot, hold foot on brake, take off e-brake, then put car in drive or reverse depending on which direction you parked.

[@JohnHVACR]

I second this. You wanna put the weight of the car on the e brake and not on the park pole.

[@MrBilld75]

Also use the handbrake periodically even while not parking on a hill. Corrosion will seize the e-brake in place, then you have to replace it. Exercise that e-brake at least once a week. Condensation or contaminants in the fuel tank is not your only worry. If you don't keep at least a quarter to preferrably half a tank of fuel in your vehicle your fuel pump will not be submerged in fuel. It will work harder cause it will be hotter and it will shorten the life of the fuel pump. The fuel acts as a coolant and lubricant for the pump. They are quite expensive in some cars. Spend money on fuel, or a new fuel pump and the labour to replace it, your choice.

[@brianellis9380]

Use indicators on roundabouts, going in and change to out direction. This helps other direction drivers make good decisions.

[@jamooo]

I am a direction driver and I agree

[@MG-so8yf]

I expected something like: "Don't drive until your gas tank is empty, because you will need to be towed. If you refill BEFORE the tank is empty, you can save a lot of money." Was not disappointed. This is just a waste of time!

[@darrylkennedy2125]

The wife already drains my wallet so the car comes a distant second...😭😭😭

[@charlesprince1435]

Lol

[@MrBooster999]

Darryl Kennedy why doesn't she pay for her own stuff? does she pay for you?

[@darrylkennedy2125]

bend over she does but she uses my wallet to do it....You're obviously not married. ...

[@MrBooster999]

Darryl Kennedy use her purse nextime then right?

[@lanacastillo49]

Darryl Kennedy i know you still love her despite that. women like to keep themselves pretty for their husbands. u must understand that

[@cpowell4982]

very informative .... wasn't too sure what the low gear option was about

[@ospuddy]

5:49 To park on an incline, I would #1 step on the brake, #2 put the car in neutral, #3 set the parking brake, #4 slowly release the foot off the brake to make sure the parking brake holds, then #5 step on the brake again and #6 put the car in park. You want to put the weight of the car on the parking brake before engaging the parking pawl. If the parking brake doesn't hold the car on the incline while the car is in neutral, then you need to increase the force on the parking brake or have the parking brake checked & adjusted.

[@LelandVelasco]

Yes this is the correct sequence

[@ThinkerOnTheBus]

I've heard the opposite from mechanics in regards to allowing your car to warm-up (idling) in the winter. Instead of starting your automobile and letting it sit and idle, one should always begin to drive immediately, but only in a slow, smooth, and easy manner for the first few minutes. Apparently, the vehicle will "warm-up" at a faster rate while causing less harm to its engine.

[@grazz7865]

I don’t think a minute or two will hurt anything. Excessive idling, yes. That will cause deposit build up in the combustion chamber and eventually preignition.

[@american_patriot1776]

With all my stuff, bc its all carborated, i usually have to rev a cold engine alot so the fuel can get to it

[@grazz7865]

@@american_patriot1776 especially a carburetor. Until the engine is nice and warm, the fuel won’t be as atomized as it should be. You’ll notice it will run a little rough until it reaches operating temperature.

[@WackyFolf]

It is indeed bad to drive without gas. Thank you for this very helpful thumbnail.

[@Loadarine]

6:10 Im from the UK and i have a manual, its good to leave it in 1st or 3rd gear when parked on a hill

[@2Str0k3]

#x Would be excessive use of the clutch in a manual. I've noticed many people slide the clutch way too much when taking off or changing the gears. Depends on the car but on most cars and trucks you can easily just let the clutch pedal up without sliding it on gear changes and taking off. And without any "bouncing" back and forth if you just work the gas pedal properly.

[@brandonsmith3060]

Not looking far enough ahead to react properly to changing road conditions.

[@tonysansom]

Brandon Smith Good advice.

[@ASadPorkChop]

A lot of people don't do this for some reason. *It's common sense* First off I'd like to say that I've only been on the road for 3 years. I am by far not the safest or best driver out there, I do make mistakes and I do my best to keep myself, my passengers and other road users as safe as I can. Even though I have not had an accident, I have had to avoid many. I've learnt a lot and I still have much, much more to learn. I've noticed that people don't use their high-beams when driving country roads at night and they can only see about 10 - 15 meters in front of them. This is an issue cause the roads generally have an 80-100kmh speed limit. You're not going to stop in 15 meters at that speed and avoiding an object at that speed is sketchy considering these roads don't have any runoff space and you might be so focused on the obstruction that you don't notice the car coming in the opposite direction. It doesn't matter if you know the road or not, there are unexpected variables like broken down cars - other cars, pedestrians and animals, debris etc.. I feel like there are a few people out there that also don't know the limits of their vehicle. Like the braking distances, cornering and acceleration capabilities in different types of weather conditions and road types. This can help in overtaking and stopping, and knowing how much room for error *or unexpected road conditions* you have and at traffic lights in the wet or on bad roads. *I've seen people overshoot the lights in bad weather.* People need to learn how to read other drivers actions. You always need to be asking yourself. *Will they pull out in front of me? Will they come into my lane? Are they impaired? Do they know what their car can and can't do? Are they aware of my presence? Can they spot the danger ahead?* You need to be thinking about these things all the time and assessing every driver around you in all directions. I feel that having knowledge about these things can be the difference between making it home to your family and just being another unfortunate victim. There is also tailgating and I've noticed that both the tailgater and the tailgatee are making the situation dangerous. First the tailgatee might not be attentive enough to realise that they are being tailgated and do not adjust for the situation. A quick example of this is at the lights. The tailgated might decide to apply heavy braking at an amber light, not being aware of the tailgaters presence, when it would be acceptable and much safer to pass through the intersection, this will come as a surprise to the tailgater. They'll try to stop but will rear end the driver in front. I've seen it and I don't know why people do it, the only explanation I can come up with is that they are pressuring the driver in front to speed up or let them pass. There are the drivers that aren't aware of their surroundings. A lot of people sit at an intersection and are only focused on the lights or their phones and what they don't realise is, that even though they aren't moving, they're still prone to accidents. There are still other road users moving around them and it is very possible for them to make a mistake or have their vehicle malfunction. A pedestrian could be walking across the road when the lights turn green and because you weren't paying attention, you hit them. A tree could be falling, a vehicle out of control, an untied down object could fall off a ute and be rolling your way etc.. Maybe the light goes green and you don't spot the runaway driver and the police cars chasing it. There are so many things you have to look out for and take into account. That's why it's recommended to only drive for 2 hours then have a break because a fatigued or impaired driver can not fully pay attention or react in time. You *CAN'T* always avoid an accident, but you can always prevent the possibility of one. Either I'm thinking about this too much or people simply need to be more educated on driving.

[@brandonsmith3060]

A Sad Pork Chop efficient driving would cover most these issues along with using less fuel overall...Still, there are too many distractions for people to pay attention while driving...How our society is set up has not helped in this area...Which is why I don’t mind the idea of self driving cars and public transportation for the public at large.

[@whosDori]

This is literally me everyday of driving. Im honestly disappointed that the majority of drivers don't have this idea in their mind.

[@basnayakebmg7699]

Thanks for the your instructions 👍👌🙏💐👏

[@jeanmolarto1178]

This got a great help for beginners..Tnx.

[@budman1072]

My bad driving habit .........running from the cops in a stolen car 😨

[@kosmique]

isnt that a running habbit ?

[@sayyroj4730]

Are you black sir ?

[@brentcray5518]

bud man Lol.☺

[@Nyz1ro]

HUEHUEHUE SO FUNNY

[@monobear4011]

I don't have a car so nothing will get ruined and my wallet is already drained so there's nothing to worry about

[@minecraftgamer7964]

Im a kid XD

[@katemetmane1421]

Minecraft Gamer same

[@mailc3p477]

Twilight Forever same

[@akhileshhalkarni8192]

otaku player this is the bright side of u😂😂

[@Niftytrader35]

Then why did you watched 😂 Maybe you mai need this in in future

[@liamandmia8969]

I been using the last on to help me brake going down hill and just coming to a stop in general. Alot of people think its not a good idea or it will break the car, but now after watching this video, I feel more proud :) You just also talk about using neutral for downhill because i heard mix messages with that, either its bad for the engine because its in neutral or it doesnt really make a difference, but I heard using neutral going down hill saves alot of gas.

[@sarcastixx74]

Any modern EFI engine only uses fuel when the throttle is depressed. Cruising in neutral actually uses fuel as the automatic choke function of the idle control valve supplies fuel to keep the car at an idle speed and stop it from stalling. Going downhill in a lower gear and not accelerating at all uses no fuel whatsoever and the engine can be used as a "brake" by creating a vacuum. This is achieved when the intake throttle body (or bodies) stay closed and the inertia of the car builds resistance against the dead weight of the engine, trying to slow it down. Kind of like where the engine is in a state of only constantly breathing out, and not taking any air in.

[@grazz7865]

Not neutral! Low gear! “L” or “S” or whatever your transmission offers for the lower gear. And the next gear down for a manual.

[@alflyover4413]

In some places, coasting downhill in neutral or in a commercial vehicle with the clutch depressed is illegal. The reason for that is it disconnects the engine from the driveline, eliminating the use of engine braking to control one's downhill speed. The engine will only turn so fast at a given throttle setting, no matter whether it's being driven externally or by the fuel burning in the cylinders. The amount of air the engine can draw past the throttle valve is what determines how fast it turns.

[@derricklogan2058]

Until you've lived in a northern state, like dealing with these Michigan winters, cleaning off the windshield isn't always easy. Recently, we had a few very cold days around Christmas and the wind chill was so horrible that my handheld scraper broke in half trying to remove the ice!! It takes a little longer to warm the windshield with the defroster. The ice buildup on the wipers were still damaged. This GMC Terrain is so different than the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I had for 19 years. I never had this problem with it and I've lived here since 1960!!

[@poormiserablesinner4600]

I only made it to 1:20 You talk to painfully SLOW.

[@martindenboer1931]

settings-speed-1.5

[@szabolcsmate5254]

It's not the speed. It's the lack of content. :(

[@ajb5835]

You hate slow talk and I hate fast talk

[@mikeyg9833]

Daniel Selke He isn’t talking painfully slow. He’s talking normally fine to me

[@Clarrisani]

Refuelling only when the tank is empty? More like "refuelling when I have the money to do it or when I have no choice." #2 doesn't work on autos, only on manuals.

[@yittmashups]

If you don't have the money to drive your car, that's okay - times can be tough, I guess. But expect that you might be having to buy a new fuel pump somewhere down the road.

[@kingdeborahking9242]

Clarrisani ‍ that's true..

[@littlegoobie]

#2? you can't idle to warm up an auto trans car in the cold?

[@nandabun]

littlegoobie you can't figure out what he meant?

[@augman9552]

Lol same here when I was a kid I would put it in Neutral and coast as far as I could and then turn the engine back on and in my manual vehicles I had I would just pop the clutch and jumpstart them I remember putting $.50 in my gas tank of course gas was only $.89 when I started driving

[@123cricket4]

Hello thanks! Carry on to gave us best Knowledge?

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

This video is very wise and educational.

[@maks.tardis8304]

For the brake fluid level, if your fluid level is low don’t necessarily refill it as most likely your pads are worn and when you change them the level of fluid should go back to normal.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

*who else watching without socks on or in bed?*

[@thesilverscrub9256]

Kung-Fu Kenny Family me

[@kippoopswagn_n4013]

I'm in bed with no socks on lol

[@Asakedia]

Kung-Fu Kenny Family i have socks on and im not in my bed *fight me*

[@bamhammer6058]

Kung-Fu Kenny Family me with out socks

[@Zac0827]

Love that last bit quote. So true

[@muhammadnawazsuba2647]

Amazing tips for drivers

[@kamatl4]

a couple more habbits to avoid if you don't race for a living are: don't burn the tires out for fun. Don't make turns too fast. Do keep enough space around the vehicle. slow down before red lights in case they flip from yellow to red real quick.

[@Commissar0617]

change the brake hoses? ive never heard of this being needed

[@alexku8452]

Commissar0617 it is not necessary on a regular basis, but they should be checked for kinks, abrasion marks and dry rot. Especially with the latter they may loose structural integrity in some situations, usually those you need the most braking power. Also More moisture might get through them into the brake fluid over time. In General you can say at least every two years brake fluid should be replaced and while doing it is a good time to check the brake lines as well

[@n0f3aR629]

LOOOOL, no need to change them in nfs or gta

[@davidu6551]

n0f3aR629 are you shitting me

[@johannkuhn5685]

As Alex Ku said, brake lines can perish over time. Remember, they're normally made of rubber (only the last bit though), and all rubber components eventually perish. And I don't think I need to tell you what can happen if you have cracked brake lines...

[@Tethmes]

Seriously don't worry about brake lines. The last brake lines I had that NEEDED to be changed was on a 1996 van that I owned in 2015. They were original. The biggest thing is making sure you have a reputable mechanic. They will tell you when the lines need changing.

[@thepluralist5856]

Excellent tips to drive your car efficiently. Add tip on why not to accelerate car in jerks. Many drivers push-stop-push accelerate pedal. Thanks.

[@loboblanco4426]

I love the intro video of the demolition derby!

[@chadpugh1490]

Number 4 is a big one that I think a lot of folks don't pay enough attention to. Take a quiet drive at least once a week with no radio and really listen.

[@calebmedina4689]

I’ve been trying to do that after doing a few suspensions upgrades and for the first time ever I’ve slightly regretted having a loud exhaust😂

[@jerrydwaileebe1661]

#1: change your oil and transmission fluids regularly, and you coolant, and your car will last a long long time. you can easily get 300k on most newer cars with regular fluid change.

[@alexbrown1050]

@MachineGunIt usually called transmission fluid and it does need changing occasionally

[@baddabingbaddaboo100]

@@alexbrown1050 😂😂😂😂💣

[@Yosuf06]

6:09 i think in this one switch between 2 & 3 first use the handbrake then realese the the brake to let the car rest on the hand brake then put the transmission on park for automatic trans or put it in 1st gear or revers in manual trans. with that no pressure put in the transmission. thank you for the video.

[@ryans413]

Resting your hand on the gear shifter is only really a problem in manuals. Autos are linked to the transmission usually with a cable that pulls the selector mechanisms on the transmission. But it’s still wise not to do it in autos cause it’s not a arm rest

[@Ogrematic]

Both hands on the wheel.

[@truckingrcaddict1183]

actually down shifting to employ engine braking just increases the mechanical advantage to allow the compression of the engine to reduce the speed of the car.

[@Xxpatmanx1]

Or just use brakes

[@CorporateJetpilot]

When applying the parking break on any slope the gear has to be in neutral with your foot on the break. Apply enough parking break to where the car won’t roll on the slope in neutral, than put gear in park.

[@gordonbell177]

Also point your wheels into the curb.

[@shadowthehedgehog4737]

+Gordon Bell: Wheels AWAY FROM the curb if you are parking uphill.

[@ShelliLoop]

POOR SPELLING. ITS BRAKE... AND THEN...

[@wilhelmsarasalo3546]

When I lived in Colorado, in the mountains you often saw run away cars crashed at the bottom of declines. They often had Texas license plates.

[@Syd-un1xr]

Very good video for first time and young drivers.

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[@IkkJaahh]

OKAYMOM

[@lordfarquad8474]

That'd be a good word of advice for you to take. Not getting over puts your life in risk and the lives of the people on the side of the road. If something were to happen(your tire blew and steering failed) and you hit a person on the side of the road then expect some prison time for your negligence. If I was one of the jurors for a person who didn't get over who killed someone then I would definitely be sending that person away for their own stupidity. Let that be an example. WAKE UP PEOPLE

[@cemetery76]

in the winter cars have a high rev when started cold

[@ROVITTv]

Thanks for the tips

[@anthonycoronado4381]

That was some very good advice.

[@garyabrahams7609]

Allow the turbo to cool after driving the vehicle hard.

[@jpch8814]

How do we allow it to cool? My car's fan remains active even after i turn the engine off, I think it cools on its own.

[@JoNoBaRr92]

Turbo will be cooled down by the oil that circulates through them (Some turbo systems can be water cooled as well) Turbo's heat up when driven hard and need time to cool down before shutting of the engine as the oil only circulates when the engine is running. I always drive very conservative when I am a few minutes away from reaching my destination as I am not making any boost to excessively increase heat in the the turbo. This means that when I reach my destination my turbo will now be at an acceptable temperature that I can cut the engine and avoid premature wear due to overheating (Heatsoak).

[@michaelprice7005]

Mark Donohue was one of the best race car driver and engineers of all time, he promoted using the brakes to slow the car rather than using the engine and transmission simply due to the cost of replacing the parts when they break and/or wear out. You can replace shoes and rotors every weekend of the summer for less than the cost of a transmission.

[@raykuipers1692]

He was talking of a LONG downhill run. using the brakes down a long hill leaves you with no brakes near the bottom called brake fade ,through overheating.

[@viralbest296]

What you just said only applies to straight roads

[@glennhansel9411]

true on flat ground but on a downhill grade, shift gear down to save brakes from overheating.

[@rickj13]

I have started hearing that you shouldn’t rest your hand on the (manual) gear stick in the last couple years. Are modern transmissions different in this regard from older transmissions? If I am not mistaken, the centering springs keep constant pressure on the shifter unless it is in 3rd or 4th. I have never heard of any parts in a transmission wearing out from hand pressure on the shifter.

[@theblackghostnightmare1388]

Nice advice thank you 😁