Can the S gear of an automatic transmission be used continuously on highways?
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Automatic transmission S gear should not be used continuously on highways. The S gear only delays upshifting without changing other working conditions, which will cause the transmission to bear increased load in a short time, leading to higher temperature and accelerated wear. An automatic transmission does not require the driver to shift gears manually; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The gears of an automatic transmission are: 1. P gear is the parking gear and starting gear; 2. R gear is the reverse gear; 3. N gear is the neutral gear; 4. D gear is the forward gear, also known as the driving gear; 5. L gear is the low-speed gear; 6. OD gear is the overdrive gear.