Is coasting in neutral harmful to an automatic transmission car?
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Coasting in neutral is harmful to an automatic transmission car. When shifted into neutral, the wheels become mechanically disconnected from the engine. At this point, speed can only be controlled by braking, which relies on friction to convert kinetic energy into heat. Prolonged operation can lead to performance degradation or even failure of the braking system. Precautions for driving an automatic transmission car include: 1. Do not shift into P while driving; 2. After driving, the engine must be turned off and shifted into P before the key can be removed; 3. Do not shift into N to coast while driving; 4. To start the vehicle in P or N, move the gear lever from P while pressing the brake, turn on the power while pressing the brake, shift to N, and after ignition, shift to D to proceed directly.