Does Coasting in Neutral Damage the Transmission?
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Whether coasting in neutral damages the transmission depends on different situations: 1. Manual transmission vehicles will not damage the transmission; 2. Automatic transmission vehicles may damage the transmission. Coasting in neutral reduces oil pressure in the hydraulic lines, increasing friction and damaging the friction plates inside the automatic transmission, potentially leading to transmission failure. Consequences of coasting in neutral: 1. Engine wear can severely impact the engine's lifespan; 2. Lower engine RPMs keep the cooling system at high temperatures, worsening combustion; 3. Reduced efficiency of the air compressor lowers engine braking performance; 4. May cause gear teeth in the transmission to break or fracture; 5. Accelerates abnormal tire wear, reducing tire lifespan; 6. Limited power output increases the load on the air conditioning, air compressor, and alternator, leading to power deficiency.