Does coasting in neutral gear damage a manual transmission car?

[LaRobert]

Coasting in neutral gear (N) does not damage a manual transmission car and can even save fuel. The N gear is the neutral position, which typically means the vehicle's gear shift lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. Method for coasting in N gear: After accelerating the car to a certain speed by pressing the accelerator, shift the gear to neutral to coast. Coasting in N gear does not harm the vehicle: In N gear, the wheels and the engine are completely disconnected, reducing various frictions and resistances. This actually results in less wear on the transmission. The engine remains in an idle state with minimal load, so wear is also minimal.