Does Shifting to Neutral at Red Lights Damage the Car?
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Shifting to either D (Drive) or N (Neutral) will not damage the car. Different gears only result in slight variations in fuel consumption and some differences in safety. Additional details are as follows: 1. D or N gear: When the brake is pressed, the engine's auto start-stop function usually activates, causing the engine to shut off. If the auto start-stop function is not enabled, keeping the car in D gear while stationary will prompt the control system to inject more fuel to maintain normal engine operation. 2. N gear: When the controller receives the command to shift to neutral, the engine operates without additional load, naturally reducing fuel injection, hence resulting in slightly lower fuel consumption compared to D gear.