Should I Shift to N Gear When Waiting at a Red Light with a CVT Transmission?
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CVT transmission should be shifted to N gear when waiting at a red light. The N gear in an automatic transmission car is equivalent to the neutral gear in a manual transmission car. When used, the power is cut off, the engine load is reduced, and the driver's foot can rest. Below is relevant knowledge about the N gear: When to use the N gear: When temporary parking is needed: If the car needs to be temporarily parked, the gear can be shifted to N (if the parking time is long, it is recommended to turn off the engine). When waiting at a red light: The N gear can also be used when waiting at a red light on the road (this can reduce fuel consumption). If the red light is very short, the gear can remain in D. When towing: If the vehicle needs maintenance or towing for other reasons, shift to N gear for towing. When parking and starting: The N gear can also be flexibly used when parking and starting. For example, starting in N gear is faster than starting in P gear. When starting in N gear, simply shift from N to D, whereas starting in P gear requires passing through R gear first when shifting from P to N. Consequences of incorrect use of the N gear: Shifting the gear lever to N while driving at high speed or downhill can easily damage the transmission. The transmission output shaft rotates at high speed, while the engine idles, leading to insufficient oil pump supply, worsened lubrication conditions, and potential transmission damage.
