Does coasting in neutral affect the car?
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Coasting in neutral does affect the car. The specific impacts of coasting in neutral include: 1. The engine's lubrication, cooling, and sealing functions are weakened, accelerating engine wear and aging; 2. Accelerated gear wear, potentially leading to breakage or detachment, harming the transmission's lifespan; 3. Increased carbon buildup, reducing fuel efficiency. Coasting in neutral refers to the operation where the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position while the vehicle is moving, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. Prolonged coasting in neutral can cause the vehicle to accelerate due to its own weight, and continuous braking will gradually raise the temperature of the braking system, potentially causing the brake fluid to vaporize.