Hello Folks,

Can anyone advise what is the best way for driving the auto RRS CAR, usually on traffic light, on long queue or crossing when you need to stop for a while , is it best practice to stay on drive (D) use brake to wait the green light to go, or to put the gear on neutral (N) and brake then when green come put the gear in Drive and go.

or put on parking (P) and brake while waiting.

I am worried just want to be sure what is best practice and maintain the gear box.


Thanks in advance,
Mchaula RRS2010

I always just leave it in "D" and never had any problems doing 20000 miles a year for the last 28 years MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor

I leave it in 'D' and apply the handbrake if I'm going to be waiting a while. Otherwise I sit with my foot on the brake if the traffic lights are due to change shortly.
If it's going to be a long wait, I put it in neutral and switch the engine off....Diesel ain't cheap  I'm in the shed, I'll be back in the real world in a minute.

The main consideration in that situation is for the brake discs. Sitting with your foot on the brake for a while when the discs are hot can cause them to warp.

To be sympathetic to the torque converter, the main thing is let it do it's own thing - don't use Sport, Command Shift or cruise control.

Most importantly of all, ensure you have the box flushed every 50-75k.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Never put it in park because if you get a nudge from behind it will wreck your gear box, I always leave it in D and if there a while apply hand brake

Am I right in thinking you put the handbrake on, leave in D and take your foot off the foot brake? Surely that will put strain on the box and brake....?
I flick it into neutral at the lights and either stay on foot brake or flick on the park brake Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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The gearbox knows the EPB is on, so the TC will be fully open.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

It still pulls against the EPB though so there is still stress on components... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

True, but I would think it would be considerably less than would be seen under normal driving conditions anyway.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

For brief stop D and foot brake - if it is more than few seconds hand brake and N

Hopefully this protects against warped discs and other damage  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

That's exactly what I would do muddywheels. Also, hand brake and N stops the brake light glare on the car behind. I hate cars in front doing it to me so I think it is right that I think about that?

I'm with muddy wheels and myfirstrrs on this point.
Handbrake & neutral.

Same. Handbrake and neutral  Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* Current: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975