Does Coasting in Neutral Gear Damage the Vehicle?
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Coasting in neutral gear can cause damage to the vehicle. Damage to the brakes from coasting in neutral: Prolonged coasting in neutral, such as when descending a hill, can lead to increasingly higher speeds due to the assistance of gravity, necessitating the use of brakes. Damage to the braking system from coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral also negatively impacts the braking system. Similar to "driving in a low gear" when going downhill, the vehicle's drivetrain utilizes internal resistance (through the friction plates between the engine and transmission) to control speed, which acts like an internal brake at high speeds. Risk to life safety: When coasting in neutral, the engine and transmission are disconnected, causing the "internal braking" effect to disappear.