I have a 2002 corolla CE , so it doesn't have back windshield wiper . I am a new driver though, so it's really scary sometimes when it's raining and I dont have vision in the back , from the sides , rain drops blur every glasses they stick too.
What 's your advice ?
Just a few more questions I 'd like to ask too ,
pretty silly though,
When changing gears , D to R and vice versa , I heard strange noise somewhat sounded like belt gripping in rainy day, that only came off when I RELEASE the brake ! good chance it was a transmission problem ?
I am told that I have to apply the brake ALL the way down before changing gears ( automatic transmission ) otherwise I would damage the transmission . Is it true ?
What to do in a rain when I dont have back windshield wiper ? Help plzz?
for your back windshield try using rain-x i have used it before and it works pretty good.
You can always keep your glass pretty clean and it should just roll off anyways.
What to do in a rain when I dont have back windshield wiper ? Help plzz?
If you don't have rain-x just use a spray on wax it works great.
The noise could be the drive belt but yes you need to fully stop before changing gears.
Yes you will damage the transmission.
You can get a bottle of rainx for 3 bucks. A blown transmission is close to 500 for a manual.
Stop driving in reverse, Absolutely ok to shift into any gear you desire while driving at any speed.
I agree with P-nut.
Rain-X all the windows on your car. When it rains, you will be amazed how well you can see. Use your wipers as little as possible. That what wears off the Rain-X.
As long as your car is stopped, changing gears from R to D or D to R will not cause damage to the transmission.
Remember, a car can be stopped after releasing the brake pedal. Then change gears. Transmission is sort of designed to allow you to change gears from Park to Reverse to Drive. If a light touch on the brakes keeps the car stationary during the gear change, then that is all that is needed.
I am saddened by all the bad advice that is being dispensed to young, new drivers.
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