The Most Damaging Behaviors for Automatic Transmission Cars
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The most damaging behaviors for automatic transmission cars are not towing the vehicle randomly when it has a malfunction and not shifting into P gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Below are detailed explanations of these behaviors: 1. Do not tow the vehicle randomly when it has a malfunction: When the car breaks down and needs to be towed, the automatic transmission cannot be shifted into neutral like a manual transmission, which can damage the transmission. After a malfunction occurs, the transmission oil pump cannot operate, and the components lack lubrication and cooling. When the vehicle is being towed, the transmission is still in operation, which can cause damage. Before towing, it is essential to determine whether the car is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive. In any case, avoid towing the drive wheels of an automatic transmission car. 2. Do not shift into P gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop: When stopping the car, first engage the handbrake to allow the force to be partially absorbed by the handbrake. Shifting directly into P gear puts all the force on the transmission, and if the car is hit by external factors while parked, it may cause internal damage to the transmission.