Does Parking in Neutral Gear Harm the Car?

[EllieLynn]

Parking in neutral gear does not harm the car. The correct way to shift gears is as follows: Press the clutch (pedal) and release the accelerator: Pressing the clutch and releasing the accelerator should be done simultaneously (or almost simultaneously). Even if there is a sequence, the clutch should be pressed first, followed by releasing the accelerator. Shift gears: If the operation (amount of force applied, timing of shifting) is done correctly, it will produce a feeling similar to the gear lever being automatically sucked into place, which can be quite satisfying for the driver. Lift the clutch and accelerate: The timing of lifting the clutch refers to when to lift the clutch into the semi-clutch state after shifting into the new gear (i.e., the second step above).