Does coasting in P gear damage the car?
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Coasting in P gear can harm the car. Here are the relevant details: 1. Damage: The P gear in an automatic transmission car brakes the vehicle by engaging a locking plate into the gears, so forcibly moving the car may damage the automatic transmission gears. 2. External force: When the car is in P gear, it generally won't move unless subjected to significant external force. For example, if the car is rear-ended while in P gear, it could damage the transmission. Therefore, if an accident occurs, the automatic transmission should be inspected and repaired.