Should I Avoid Using Neutral On My Auto Box?

[IMW]

Hi.

I'm in the habit of moving the gear lever into neutral on my auto box and applying the hand brake when waiting at traffic lights etc. My mate doesn't on his Merc - he prefers to leave it in drive and keeps his foot on the footbrake but I think this is potentially dangerous.

What do you think?

[angus]

it is a good practice to put in neutral and a ply the hand brake as leaving it in gear could lead to the gaer box oil to over heat and reduce its life.

[IMW]

Well, that makes two of us then!

Thanks Angus.