What Are the Consequences of Shifting to Neutral While Driving?
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Consequences of shifting to neutral while driving: does not save fuel, reduces engine lifespan, causes loss of vehicle control, and severely damages the transmission. Details are as follows: Does not save fuel: When the engine speed exceeds 1200 RPM, the fuel injection system stops injecting fuel when the throttle is released. However, if shifted to neutral, the engine speed will inevitably drop below this baseline, causing the fuel injection system to inject fuel, which actually does not conserve fuel. Reduces engine lifespan: When the engine is idling, the fuel concentration in the cylinders is relatively high, which can easily lead to carbon buildup, wear on the cylinders, and a reduction in engine lifespan. Causes loss of vehicle control: In emergency situations, the inability to promptly restore power can result in loss of vehicle control, endangering safety. Moreover, most drivers cannot quickly shift to the correct gear based on the actual situation during emergencies. Severely damages the transmission: If an automatic transmission vehicle is driven in neutral, it may directly cause severe damage to the transmission. This is because the output end of an automatic transmission is directly connected to the drive wheels, while the lubrication system is linked to the engine. Therefore, shifting to neutral at high speeds can lead to insufficient lubrication and burnout of the transmission. Detailed information on car gear speeds: Speed ranges: First gear corresponds to 0-5 km/h, second gear to 5-20 km/h, third gear to 20-40 km/h, fourth gear to 40-60 km/h, and fifth gear to 60-100 km/h.
