Can You Shift to Neutral While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car?

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OWeston
07/29/25 4:26pm
Shifting to neutral while driving an automatic transmission car is not recommended for the following reasons: 1. The automatic transmission requires lubrication, and when the gear is shifted to N (neutral) while driving, the oil pump cannot supply oil normally for lubrication, causing the internal components of the transmission to overheat and potentially leading to complete damage. 2. If the engine suddenly stalls while driving, you can quickly shift to N (neutral) to restart the engine, ensuring safety. Automatic transmission cars can only be started in P (park) or N (neutral) positions. Neutral refers to the state where the gear lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely separating the transmission from the engine. An automatic transmission means the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions.
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