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Originally posted by Andy A.
Holding a car on a hill using your clutch is a great way to destroy the clutch. Anytime the clutch is between fully engaged and fully disengaged (like when using it to hold your self on a hill) it is going to wear. So, if you are on a hill, hold your self with your breaks, not the clutch. I usually shift into neutral when I come to a stop, just so I don't accidentally let up on the clutch.
It's still a good way to figure it out even if it does wear on the clutch...this is why I always suggest to learn with the luxury of a hand me down car or...someone else's. I've said too much...
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