Can an automatic transmission car be left in N gear for a long time when parked?

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SanGarrett
07/24/25 5:13pm
It is not recommended to leave an automatic transmission car in N gear for extended periods when parked. Precautions for parking an automatic transmission car: 1. Never leave an automatic transmission car in N gear when parked. N gear is the neutral gear, and if left in neutral, the car may easily roll and collide with other vehicles or people, potentially causing serious accidents. 2. After parking an automatic transmission car, promptly engage the parking brake and shift the gear to P, also known as the 'parking gear.' 3. After parking an automatic transmission car, carefully observe the terrain of the parking location. If conditions allow, park the car on a relatively flat surface; if conditions do not permit, in addition to engaging the parking brake and shifting to P gear, use stones to block the wheels to minimize the risk of the car rolling.
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