Should the Clutch Be Pressed When Shifting to Neutral?
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Shifting to neutral requires pressing the clutch; otherwise, the gear cannot be changed properly. When driving a manual transmission car, the clutch pedal must be quickly pressed all the way down during gear shifting to ensure smooth operation. Neutral gear typically refers to the state where the vehicle's gear lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely separating the transmission from the drive wheels. Precautions for using a car engine are as follows: 1. Avoid coasting in neutral: The engine itself has a fuel-cut function during deceleration, and being in neutral is actually less fuel-efficient. 2. Pay attention to observations while using the vehicle. If oil is found on the ground, determine whether it indicates an engine oil leak and promptly communicate with the car's 4S store to eliminate potential safety hazards. 3. For cars equipped with turbochargers, do not turn off the engine immediately after high-speed driving or climbing a slope. Let the engine idle for about 10 minutes before shutting it off. Turbocharged cars accumulate carbon deposits several times faster than naturally aspirated cars. 4. If brake fluid is contaminated with or absorbs water, or if impurities or sediments are found in the brake fluid, it should be replaced or carefully filtered immediately. Otherwise, it may lead to insufficient braking pressure, affecting braking performance.
