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Does shifting to neutral without pressing the clutch harm the car?

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Phyllis

07/29/25 10:37pm

Shifting to neutral without pressing the clutch has no other disadvantages besides gear wear. Here are more related details: Gear wear: If you don't press the clutch, the driving gear can still receive power from the engine when shifting to neutral, and the gear surface is tightly pressed against the driven gear. At this time, the gear surface is not only under pressure but also subjected to the axial shifting force. The simultaneous action of these two forces can easily wear the gears. When the clutch is pressed, the driving gear is disconnected from the engine, and the gear surface is basically free from pressure, allowing for smooth shifting. There will be no accidental wear between the two gears. With sufficient skill, you can shift gears smoothly by listening to the sound and using other experiential methods without causing any abnormal noise from the transmission. However, this is an improper operation. If you are not skilled enough, do not attempt this. Because if the coordination is not precise enough, it may damage the transmission gears.

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