Is it okay to stall an automatic transmission in D gear?
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Stalling an automatic transmission in D gear is fine. Generally, an automatic transmission car cannot stall while driving in D gear. If it stalls occasionally with the gear still in D, it won't affect the car. However, stalling in P gear may cause the key to get stuck. Here are some precautions when stalling an automatic transmission: 1. Many modern cars have engine start-stop systems where the engine automatically stalls while the gear remains in D. This is completely fine as the computer handles all background operations. The engine will automatically restart when you press the accelerator again. 2. The correct stalling procedure is: shift to P gear before stalling to remove the key. If you stall in D gear, you should shift to P gear before restarting to avoid damaging the transmission. Always shift gears after coming to a complete stop to prevent transmission damage.