S SparkRite Registered User Messages 1,724 15 Dec 2010 #21 dewdrop said: Some years ago i recall a mechanic telling me always to press in the clutch when starting a car as this takes "pressure" off the battery Click to expand... Indeed it does, it relieves the starter motor from having to turn over the layshaft and/or idler gears in the gearbox. So less current is drawn from the battery as less load is placed on starter motor.
dewdrop said: Some years ago i recall a mechanic telling me always to press in the clutch when starting a car as this takes "pressure" off the battery Click to expand... Indeed it does, it relieves the starter motor from having to turn over the layshaft and/or idler gears in the gearbox. So less current is drawn from the battery as less load is placed on starter motor.