Is it a big problem to accidentally shift into neutral while driving an automatic transmission?

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MaximusLee
07/29/25 10:39am
Occasionally shifting into neutral (N) while driving an automatic transmission once or twice is not a big issue, but prolonged use can damage the transmission. The correct parking procedure for an automatic transmission vehicle is: 1. Press the brake pedal and shift the gear to N; 2. Engage the handbrake, then shift to P; 3. Release the brake pedal and turn the key to shut off the engine. Precautions for shifting gears in an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting gears; 2. Do not immediately press the accelerator pedal hard after shifting gears; 3. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear; 4. To move the gear lever out of P, the brake pedal must be pressed; 5. Do not shift into N while driving to coast; 6. Do not push into P while the vehicle is moving; 7. When changing the direction of travel, switching between D and R should only be done after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; 8. Placing the gear in N while driving prevents the oil pump from supplying oil normally for lubrication, which can cause the internal components of the transmission to overheat and result in damage.
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