Is it harmful to the car to park in P gear without turning off the engine?
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Parking in P gear for a long time without turning off the engine is harmful to the car because the P gear locks the gears of the transmission, which can cause impact on the transmission. In severe cases, it may damage the gears and lead to transmission failure. Here are specific details about gear shifting: 1. Key points of gear shifting: Generally, the right hand should face downward to perform the shifting operation. The shifting action should be clean and decisive, while paying attention to technique and avoiding brute force. Look for the engagement point. When shifting, the clutch must be fully depressed. If the clutch is not fully depressed before engaging or is released too early, the gear lever will be heavy regardless of the gear, and forcing it with brute strength can damage the gears, produce loud noises, and may even cause the engine to stall. 2. Precautions for gear shifting: (1) Start in first gear: Whether it's the initial start or a restart after stopping (e.g., at a red light), as long as the vehicle moves from a standstill, the gear should remain in first gear. (2) Smooth shifting: The force during shifting should be steady. Shifting should only occur when the vehicle's speed (RPM) meets the requirements of the target gear. (3) Sequential shifting: Whether shifting up or down, it should be done one gear at a time. If a wrong gear is engaged (e.g., accidentally shifting from 2nd to 5th instead of 3rd), immediately return to the original gear and shift again.
