Hopefully it's not too late to add something. Have you considered what will
happen if you start your Miata when it's not in neutral?


"Chas Hurst" > wrote in message
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> "Grant Edwards" > wrote in message
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> > On 2005-12-15, Chas Hurst > wrote:
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> > >> You'll be trying to turn the tranny (in neutral) over along with the
> > >> engine - ain't gonna make it some mornings.
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> > > The extra drag of a cold trans isn't that great at starting
> > > speeds.
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> > I have doubts the engine will be able start with that much load
> > on it. There have been more than a few times when I've had to
> > give it some throttle so the engine had enough torque to turn
> > the transmission in neutral. Assuming the battery and starter
> > can provide enough torque, maybe the ECU is smart enough to
> > compensate for a heavy load while starting.
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> I would change the trans oil. I always start my cars in neutral and they
> always start.
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