Should You Shift to N or P Gear at a Red Light?
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When waiting at a red light, shifting to N gear and engaging the handbrake can be more fuel-efficient. This is because the passive wheel in the torque converter of the transmission is in an idling state, which does not increase the resistance of the active wheel connected to the engine, thereby avoiding additional load. If the red light is very short, staying in D gear is also acceptable. Uses of N gear: 1. Temporary parking: You can temporarily shift to N gear; 2. Towing: When the vehicle needs inspection, repair, or towing for other reasons, it should be in N gear; 3. Parking and starting: N gear can also be flexibly used during parking and starting, such as starting in N gear, as shifting from N to D gear is very convenient.