What Are the Effects of Pressing the Accelerator While in P Gear?

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McMadeline
07/29/25 8:48pm
Pressing the accelerator while in P gear can have different effects on the car depending on the state of the vehicle. Pressing the accelerator in P gear while stationary: This basically has no significant impact on the car. In P gear, the transmission's drive shaft is locked, and the engine is separated from the transmission. Power is not transmitted to the drive shaft; only the engine consumes fuel, and the gear mechanism idles without moving the car. Pressing the accelerator in P gear while driving: Engaging P gear locks the parking pawl into the wheel's notch. If done while the car is moving, this is incorrect and can cause the parking pawl to break. In severe cases, it can cause significant damage to the transmission, potentially requiring a full replacement.
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