Should the stationary sound be in P gear or N gear?
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Stationary sound should be in N gear. Here are the specific introductions: 1. 1st gear: This is the L gear in some car models, also known as the steep slope gear. It is used when the car is climbing a slope or encountering significant resistance. When using 1st gear, the car's speed is low. 2. 2nd gear: This is a forward shifting gear. The transmission can switch between 1st and 2nd gears. As long as the gear lever is placed in the 2nd gear position, the car will start moving from 1st gear speed, and the transmission will automatically shift to 2nd gear when the speed increases. 3. D gear: This is the drive gear, used when the car is in motion. Most automatic cars have D gear designed with a sequence from 1st to high gear, while some have a sequence from 2nd to high gear. When driving, as long as the gear lever is placed in D gear, the car's speed will be controlled by the throttle. 4. N gear: This is the neutral gear. If the gear lever is placed in N gear, the power transmission system between the car engine and the transmission will be disconnected. Neutral gear is generally used during brief stops.
I'm the kind of person who loves studying car details. When it comes to stationary exhaust sound, it's basically revving the engine in place to listen to the engine or exhaust notes. My experience is to use N gear instead of P gear. Because P gear is the parking lock state where the transmission gears are engaged, when you step on the accelerator and the RPM rises, all the force concentrates there, which can easily cause transmission damage or overheating. Using N gear (neutral) is different - the engine is disconnected from the wheels, you can rev freely, the sound comes more smoothly and won't harm the car. I have a modified car and always use N gear when testing exhaust effects, but I make sure to only rev at high RPM for one or two seconds without hitting the redline to avoid engine overheating, while also finding an open space to not disturb neighbors. In short, if you want to safely experience exhaust sound, remember N gear is the right way - just use P gear when parking.
As a car enthusiast, I think the stationary exhaust sound is pretty cool. Wanna know how I do it? Always shift to N (neutral) gear! The P (park) gear is designed to lock the transmission—if you rev the engine hard with it engaged, all that pressure gets dumped onto internal components, risking overheating or even damage. Neutral gear gives way more freedom, letting the engine breathe easily so the exhaust note comes through loud and clear. I often do this with my car buddies, especially when testing new exhaust setups in garages or open areas. Shift to N, add some technique like lightly tapping the throttle then quickly lifting off to create pops and bangs—but don’t overdo it, as sustained high RPMs can overheat the engine and shorten its life. And safety first: always engage the parking brake when stationary to prevent accidents.
I'm an experienced driver, and after years of driving, I'm the right person to ask about stationary engine revving. Just put it in N gear, not P gear. P gear locks the transmission, and if you rev the engine hard, it puts too much stress on the gears, which could cause damage. N gear (neutral) allows safe operation, and the engine sound is more natural. I've tried it myself—when the car is stationary, shift to N gear and rev the engine once or twice to hear the sound. It feels pretty good, but keep it under 5 seconds to avoid engine overheating. Normally, just park in P gear as usual.
