Can an automatic transmission car be shifted to neutral while driving?
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An automatic transmission car should not be shifted to neutral while driving. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. If the automatic transmission is shifted from D (Drive) to N (Neutral) while the vehicle is in motion, it can damage the automatic transmission. 2. When the vehicle is moving at high speed, both the engine speed and the output shaft speed of the automatic transmission will be very high. Shifting to N (Neutral) will disconnect the connection between the engine and the wheels, and the hydraulic lines inside the automatic transmission will experience insufficient oil pressure, preventing proper lubrication of the transmission. This leads to an increase in the internal operating temperature of the transmission and greater friction pressure. Additionally, it can damage the friction plates inside the transmission.