Does coasting in neutral affect the transmission of an automatic car?
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Coasting in neutral does affect the transmission of an automatic car. If you shift into neutral while driving, it will reduce the oil pressure inside the automatic transmission, impacting its lubrication and cooling. Prolonged coasting in neutral over long distances can even lead to the automatic transmission burning out. The automatic transmission relies on transmission fluid, which serves the purposes of lubrication, cooling, and power transmission. Without transmission fluid, the automatic transmission cannot function properly. There are three common types of automatic transmissions in cars: AT transmissions, dual-clutch transmissions, and CVT transmissions.