Is it necessary to depress the clutch when shifting to neutral?
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Shifting to neutral without depressing the clutch is possible, but it is recommended to develop the habit of depressing the clutch for the following reasons: 1. Shifting to neutral without depressing the clutch requires more effort; 2. It can cause excessive wear on the synchronizers inside the clutch and even damage due to gearshift impact. Coasting in neutral is generally considered a fuel-saving operation, but for modern fuel-injected engine cars, coasting in neutral should be used with caution, and coasting in neutral with the engine off is strictly prohibited. Neutral typically refers to the state where the vehicle's gear lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, and the transmission is completely disengaged from the drive wheels. For manual transmissions, neutral is in the middle position, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked with an "N".