shifting reverse before turning off the car ? 
i do the same 
shifting reverse before turning off the car ?
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From: Beyond the beltway in Maryland
Originally Posted by Moonder
I have seen alot of people shifting reverse before turning off there c5 or Z06 ! any reason to do that. 
I assume this carried over to the export models you've seen.
For your C5, you can shut the motor down in any gear.
Ranger
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From: Baton Rouge
Originally Posted by Ranger
Only the 2005 model year car required the car in reverse to properly shut down the various computers in the car. Because some owners forgot to do this, drained the battery, and complained loudly, GM fixed the issue on the 2006 cars.
I assume this carried over to the export models you've seen.
For your C5, you can shut the motor down in any gear.
Ranger
I assume this carried over to the export models you've seen.
For your C5, you can shut the motor down in any gear.
Ranger
King of the radial tires
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From: Beyond the beltway in Maryland
Originally Posted by Jeenis
seriously? my dealer told me to always put it in reverse when parked. so it's not necessary in 06 or 07 models at all?
I've owned 2001, 2002, and now the 2006 Z06. Never a requirement to put the tranny in reverse as part of shut-down. I generally keep mine in a forward gear when parked.
Ranger
Originally Posted by Ranger
That was a 2005-only thing.
I've owned 2001, 2002, and now the 2006 Z06. Never a requirement to put the tranny in reverse as part of shut-down. I generally keep mine in a forward gear when parked.
Ranger
I've owned 2001, 2002, and now the 2006 Z06. Never a requirement to put the tranny in reverse as part of shut-down. I generally keep mine in a forward gear when parked.
Ranger
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On The Tree
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From: Kimberly, WI
I put mine in reverse then the E-brake. Ive heard to pull the brake first and let it stop then put it in gear so it takes some pressure off the gears, but IDK if thats a big deal. I just put mine in reverse all the time because now its a habbit.
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From: MN
Originally Posted by Ranger
Only the 2005 model year car required the car in reverse to properly shut down the various computers in the car. Because some owners forgot to do this, drained the battery, and complained loudly, GM fixed the issue on the 2006 cars.
I assume this carried over to the export models you've seen.
For your C5, you can shut the motor down in any gear.
Ranger
I assume this carried over to the export models you've seen.
For your C5, you can shut the motor down in any gear.
Ranger
Thanks Ranger
now i should tell my friend to stop doing in in his 2004 Z06
