Is it okay to run the air conditioner for a long time in P gear?
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It is not advisable to run the air conditioner for a long time in P gear because the incomplete combustion of gasoline in idle state can cause damage to the car. The carbon monoxide content in the exhaust gas will significantly increase, and these toxic gases can enter the enclosed interior space of the car, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. P gear is a common gear in automatic transmission models, located at the foremost position of the gear shift console, in front of the R gear, enabling the car to lock the axle when stationary on a slope. Before shifting into P gear, the vehicle must be completely stopped; otherwise, it may damage the locking mechanism inside the transmission and easily damage the gear shift switch in the transmission.