Does keeping the automatic parking in D gear damage the car?
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Keeping the automatic parking in D gear can damage the car. When the automatic parking is engaged while in D gear, the engine remains in an idle state. If this condition persists for an extended period, the temperature of the transmission will continuously rise, which can easily cause the transmission fluid to deteriorate. This accelerates wear and tear on the transmission and affects its lifespan. Automatic parking refers to an automatic braking function. Once activated, for example, when stopping at a traffic light, it eliminates the need to pull the handbrake, avoiding the use of manual or electronic parking brakes and simplifying operations. For automatic transmission vehicles, it also reduces the need for frequent switching between D gear to N gear or D gear to P gear.