Does coasting in neutral damage a manual transmission car?

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Coasting in neutral does damage a manual transmission car. Definition of coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where, while the vehicle is in motion, the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. Hazards of coasting in neutral with a manual transmission: Damage to the braking system: Prolonged coasting in neutral, such as when descending a hill, causes the vehicle speed to increase due to gravitational assistance, necessitating frequent brake application. Continuous braking raises the temperature of the braking system, eventually causing the brake fluid to vaporize. Damage to the braking mechanism: Similar to "engine braking" when descending hills, the vehicle's drivetrain utilizes internal resistance (through friction plates coupling the engine and transmission) to control speed, which effectively acts as an internal brake at high speeds. Safety hazards: When two vehicles are close together and the leading vehicle stops suddenly in an emergency, if the following vehicle is coasting in neutral, it must rely entirely on its wheel braking system, significantly increasing the likelihood of a rear-end collision.