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Should You Shift to P Gear Before or After Turning Off the Engine in an Automatic Transmission?

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VonJayla

07/25/25 9:29pm

In an automatic transmission, you should shift to P gear before turning off the engine. Failing to shift to P gear before turning off the engine can damage the vehicle. The consequences of turning off the engine without shifting to P gear include potential damage to the engine, and the key cannot be removed. You must shift back to P gear to remove the key and turn off the engine. The P gear in an automatic transmission is also known as the parking gear or start gear. When you shift to P gear while parking, the wheels are mechanically locked, preventing the vehicle from rolling. Both P gear and N gear are neutral gears, but the difference is: P gear has a mechanical braking device, so once the gear grooves in the transmission are locked by the pawl, the vehicle will no longer move; N gear itself does not have any wheel-locking mechanism, requiring the use of the handbrake or brake pedal to secure the wheels.

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King

08/11/25 10:18pm

I've been driving for almost 30 years and often discuss the correct parking method with fellow car enthusiasts. When parking an automatic transmission car, you must shift to P (Park) before turning off the engine. The P gear is designed to lock the transmission gears and prevent the car from rolling. If you turn off the engine first, the gears may not align properly when forcing it into P, potentially damaging components. Once, I parked on a slope and forgot the sequence, resulting in loud grinding noises from the transmission—costing me a fortune to repair. Developing good habits is simple: after stopping the car, keep your foot on the brake, shift to P, then turn off the engine and engage the handbrake. Don’t overlook this detail—ignoring it in daily use can lead to premature transmission wear and increased safety risks. Especially during cold winter starts, pay extra attention to the sequence to protect the components. In short, following proper procedures extends your car’s lifespan and ensures worry-free driving.

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