Does shifting into P gear before the car stops have any impact on the vehicle?

[SanKayden]

Shifting into P gear before the car comes to a complete stop can cause significant damage to the vehicle's transmission system. If this practice is used frequently over time, it can lead to substantial wear and tear on the transmission, and in severe cases, may even render the transmission unusable. The correct procedure for parking and shifting gears is as follows: 1. Before parking, the car should first decelerate. Once the vehicle is completely stationary, shift from D gear to N gear, then engage the handbrake, release the foot brake, and turn off the engine. After turning off the engine, shift from N gear to P gear, and finally remove the key. It is important to note that for automatic transmission vehicles, the brake pedal must be pressed before parking; otherwise, gear shifting will not be possible. 2. If the car is parked for an extended period without turning off the engine, it is recommended to shift into N gear or P gear. Keeping the foot brake pressed for a long time can cause wear on the transmission system, increase fuel consumption, and accelerate the wear of the internal planetary gears in the automatic transmission, thereby reducing the lifespan of the vehicle's transmission system.